The pageant was graced with the presence of elected official Senator Terrence “Positive” Nelson of the 28th Legislature of the US Virgin Islands; Senator Nelson was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Separate from the performances by the contestants, the program consisted of a costume debut, fashion show, and performances by Abbey Kyat, Cocoanut Lady, and Sparkles & Empress Auset of Positively Nelsons.

Winners are listed below:
 Mr. Island Fire: George Somerszaul Jr.
 Ms. Island Fire: Rané Rawlins
 Jr. Miss Island Fire: Britnique Hodge
 Ms. 1st Runner Up: Amanda Prentice
 Mr. 1st Runner Up: Elvon Thomas
 Miss 1st Runner Up: Marcellina Hodge
 Mr. 2nd Runner Up: Adrian Reed
 Miss 2nd Runner Up: Nashira Mardenborough

About the Mr. & Ms. Island Fire Pageant - Due to the lack of knowledge, events and means of promoting the Caribbean culture in the Raleigh NC and surrounding areas, the first Caribbean pageant, Ms. Island Queen was held in 1998. As knowledge of the pageant circulated the area, men also became interested in this event. As a result, the first Annual Mr. and Ms. Island Fire pageant was established in November 2000. The men, women, boys and girls compete against each other within their respective age categories. The age range for contestants is 10 - 12 yrs (Prince and Princess); 13 - 17 yrs (Jr. Mr. and Jr. Miss); 18 - 45 yrs (Mr. and Ms.). Contestants do not have to be a native of the Caribbean; however, they have to have some form of exposure to the Caribbean culture via personal experience, upbringing, knowledge gained from family/friends or research. Winners receive a cash prize, crown, trophy and sash.