Miss Earth Guam
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Miss Earth Guam or Miss Guam is a national beauty pageant held annually in search of the most beautiful and environmental-friendly woman in Guam
. It is one of the official preliminaries to the international Miss Earth
beauty pageant. The pageant focuses mainly on promoting environmental causes and winners are chosen equally on their physical attributes as well as their understanding and knowledge of the issues affecting the Earth. The Earth Hour was participated by nearly 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries, an effort to call attention to climate change
. The World Wildlife Fund
sponsored the worldwide event and called to dim nonessential lights
have launched the "Hagåtña Restoration Clean-up" campaign near the ocean side of Paseo De Susana Park
as part of the Serve Guam Commission's Islandwide Day of Service. The event was participated by more than 70 volunteers including First Lady of Guam Joann Camacho and 2008 Miss Earth Guam Jennifer Neves, in which they collected trash, trimmed overgrown trees, and cleaned the areas around storm drains.
and won as first runner-up. Guam Senator Tina Muna-Barnes applauded Neves for "stepping up to the plate" and spoke about how the Miss Earth Guam delegate will bring awareness to the island's environmental issues, such as the possible destructive repercussions of the construction of a landfill in the southern region of Guam.
Neves competed in the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, which was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater
in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines
. The pageant was broadcasted live via ABS-CBN
in the Philippines and to many countries worldwide via Star World
, The Filipino Channel
and other partner networks. Karla Henry from the Philippines won the title of Miss Earth 2008.
In addition to competing in the international pageant, Neves takes part in environmental and cultural immersion programs such as tree planting ceremonies and countrywide tours.
beauty pageant, which will be held in October- November 2009 in the Philippines.
Crowned Miss Air (first runner up) was Tonilynn Dotts, who was also voted as “I-Connect Texters’ Choice. Tiffany DeGracia was Miss Water (second runner up); and Shirley Chu, Miss Fire (third runner up). The Miss Friendship award went to Madison Burkhart, who also won the Miss Eco-Tourism title for being most active in several environmental events the contestants were involved in. The event started off with Miss Earth 2008
Karla Henry crowning Miss Earth Guam 2008, Jennifer Neves. Other candidates were Maribel Almeria, Nacrina San Nicolas, Leilani Quitugua, Misaki Igarashi, AnaMae Concepcion, Lace Takao, Susana Wusstig, Anastasia Enaje, Melissa Santos and Beverly Acfalle.
Each of the candidates was required to state their opinion about the state of the environment and how to preserve it. The number of contestants narrowed down to eight in the semi-finals – DeGracia, Quitugua, Igarashi, Concepcion, Dotts, Burkhart, Santos and Chu. Each was asked what role they would play as a representative of Guam. They were also asked what they felt was the biggest environmental challenge today or whom they consider their role models.
Guam
Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
. It is one of the official preliminaries to the international Miss Earth
Miss Earth
Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. Miss Earth is also one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world....
beauty pageant. The pageant focuses mainly on promoting environmental causes and winners are chosen equally on their physical attributes as well as their understanding and knowledge of the issues affecting the Earth. The Earth Hour was participated by nearly 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries, an effort to call attention to climate change
Climate change
Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average...
. The World Wildlife Fund
World Wide Fund for Nature
The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States...
sponsored the worldwide event and called to dim nonessential lights
Hagåtña Restoration Clean-up
On April 11, 2009, the Miss Earth Guam 2009 candidates, The Naval Hospital of Guam, and University of GuamUniversity of Guam
University of Guam is a four-year land-grant institution, located in the village of Mangilao on the island of Guam in the Western Pacific Ocean...
have launched the "Hagåtña Restoration Clean-up" campaign near the ocean side of Paseo De Susana Park
Paseo de Susana
Paseo de Susana is a peninsula that forms part of the city of Agana, Guam. It was built in the 1940s from rubble and debris left behind after World War II. The peninsula contains Guam's main sports stadium, markets, and Chief Quipuha Park.-References:...
as part of the Serve Guam Commission's Islandwide Day of Service. The event was participated by more than 70 volunteers including First Lady of Guam Joann Camacho and 2008 Miss Earth Guam Jennifer Neves, in which they collected trash, trimmed overgrown trees, and cleaned the areas around storm drains.
Miss Earth Guam 2008
Jennifer Neves was crowned in July 2008, as the first Miss Earth Guam and bestowed the title of Miss Earth Guam 2008. She previously participated in the Miss Guam Universe 2008Miss Guam Universe
Miss Guam Universe is a national pageant that sends representatives to Miss Universe and 1st runner-up sends representatives to Miss International Pageant.- Winners :NOTES:*1974 Miss Guam Elizabeth Tenorio also held the title of Miss Guam World 1978....
and won as first runner-up. Guam Senator Tina Muna-Barnes applauded Neves for "stepping up to the plate" and spoke about how the Miss Earth Guam delegate will bring awareness to the island's environmental issues, such as the possible destructive repercussions of the construction of a landfill in the southern region of Guam.
Neves competed in the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, which was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater
Expo Pilipino
Expo Pilipino was the Philippine National Centennial Exposition and centerpiece of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898...
in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. The pageant was broadcasted live via ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
in the Philippines and to many countries worldwide via Star World
STAR World
STAR World is an Asian English language cable and satellite television network owned by Star TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation. The channel is the successor of STAR Plus, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
, The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel is an international television station owned by the Philippine-based multimedia conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is currently available in Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and the United States. It has over two million subscribers in these...
and other partner networks. Karla Henry from the Philippines won the title of Miss Earth 2008.
In addition to competing in the international pageant, Neves takes part in environmental and cultural immersion programs such as tree planting ceremonies and countrywide tours.
Miss Earth Guam 2009
Maria Luisa Santos won the Miss Earth Guam 2009 pageant, which was held on June 10, 2009. She inherited the crown from Jennifer Neves, who held the 2008 Miss Earth Guam title by virtue of the pageant organizers’ appointment. Santos took four other awards: Miss Photogenic, Best in Native Costume, Best in Swimsuit, and Best in Evening Gown. She will represent the Guam in the international Miss Earth 2009Miss Earth 2009
Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Philippines last November 22, 2009....
beauty pageant, which will be held in October- November 2009 in the Philippines.
Crowned Miss Air (first runner up) was Tonilynn Dotts, who was also voted as “I-Connect Texters’ Choice. Tiffany DeGracia was Miss Water (second runner up); and Shirley Chu, Miss Fire (third runner up). The Miss Friendship award went to Madison Burkhart, who also won the Miss Eco-Tourism title for being most active in several environmental events the contestants were involved in. The event started off with Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines...
Karla Henry crowning Miss Earth Guam 2008, Jennifer Neves. Other candidates were Maribel Almeria, Nacrina San Nicolas, Leilani Quitugua, Misaki Igarashi, AnaMae Concepcion, Lace Takao, Susana Wusstig, Anastasia Enaje, Melissa Santos and Beverly Acfalle.
Each of the candidates was required to state their opinion about the state of the environment and how to preserve it. The number of contestants narrowed down to eight in the semi-finals – DeGracia, Quitugua, Igarashi, Concepcion, Dotts, Burkhart, Santos and Chu. Each was asked what role they would play as a representative of Guam. They were also asked what they felt was the biggest environmental challenge today or whom they consider their role models.