Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: In 1952 to 1964 , when the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants were concurrent events , the Miss Amity Award could be won by a contestant competing either for Miss USA or Miss Universe .
Simplified: The Miss USA pageant is a beauty contest that has been held every year since 1952 , with winners competing in the Miss Universe pageant . The Miss Universe Organization operates both pageants , as well as Miss Teen USA .