Search is on for SA’s new green glam queen
Entries for the 2017 Miss Earth South Africa close on 24 March.
DO you have what it takes to be an environmental ambassador, with an energy and spark to share knowledge, passion and ultimately to change behaviour for a more sustainable future, for all?
The 2017 Miss Earth South Africa celebrates its 14th year of empowering South African women, who go on to become advocates for waste management, recycling, climate change, food security, water stewardship and energy efficiency. This year will see the the organisation championing #WasteStopsWithMe a campaign that measures each person’s impact.
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This leadership programme seeks to develop young minds, inspiring young women who in turn, touch lives and ignite greener cities.
Award-winning duo, Ella Bella and Catherine Constantinides are the executive directors of the Miss Earth South Africa leadership programme and they continue to grow their footprint across the continent working on Miss Earth Zambia, Miss Earth Namibia and Miss Earth Mozambique.
Their vision is to create a continental network of young climate leaders who are passionately changing the face of Africa.
2017 entries close on 24 March and potential applicants can enter online on the official website; www.missearthsa.co.za.
National workshops and castings will take place weekly across the country at Tsogo Sun venue’s, during the month of April. Applicants will be notified accordingly once applications have been received.
Who will stand in line to take on the ultimate title of #MissEarth2017 ? Enter NOW!! ➡ https://t.co/g9oLPuJz6A 👑 pic.twitter.com/aAT9r3FuFE
— Miss Earth South Africa (@missearth_sa) March 12, 2017
Workshops will include a green minded approach to sharing the journey of being a Miss Earth Ambassador, a key focus on waste management, separation at source, recycling, climate change and food security.
A project day is scheduled for each region, so that the participants are able to engage with the community and make a direct impact. Each young woman goes away having grown, having learnt and seeing that they can be the difference.
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The programme is endorsed by the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Tourism.
This year, the organisation is proud to partner with Pikitup on school and community activations, educational programmes and projects that support the strategic goals of Pikitup, through the Miss Earth programme.
For more info log onto www.missearthsa.co.za and follow the journey on twitter and instagram; @missearth_sa and join their Facebook Page: Miss Earth South Africa. All queries can be directed to 082 5050 664.
Do you want to be #MissEarth2017 & Spokesperson for #ClimateChange ? 🌿Enter online at https://t.co/g9oLPuJz6A 👑
📷 #NombusoMnikathi pic.twitter.com/H1xqmzWtpl
— Miss Earth South Africa (@missearth_sa) March 10, 2017
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