Carla Victor crowned Miss Earth 2015
MONTECASINO – Carla Victor was officially crowned Miss Earth South Africa in a ceremony held at Tsogo Sun’s Rosa venue at the Palazzo at Montecasino.
Victor takes the crown from Ilse Saunders, Miss Earth 2014, who has done amazing work throughout her year.
Driven, determined and hungry to learn, Victor takes a big step into a more environmentally-friendly year, and plans to change the world by starting with her immediate surroundings, “We can start where we are, with what we have and ultimately teach and inspire others to do the same,” she said.
Candy Tothill, Tsogo Sun’s general manager of corporate affairs, who heads up the partnership with Miss Earth said, “We are delighted to congratulate the new Miss Earth South Africa as she takes the reigns and continues leading this good work.
“The partnership enables Tsogo Sun to extend our reach outwards into the communities who most need this type of education so that they are equipped with the understanding to help them behave more responsibly towards the environment.”
Catherine Constantinides, national director of Miss Earth South Africa said, “Our vision is to create a positive and lasting change in corporate and social behaviour by addressing environmental, water, energy, conservation and sustainability issues, and by building communities and networks based on the principles of sustainability and human development – and Tsogo Sun contributes to this vision.”
Through its partnership with the Miss Earth South Africa ambassadors, Tsogo Sun has enabled nearly 19 000 schoolchildren to be reached and educated, planted close to 700 trees, established and maintained about 60 vegetable gardens and delivered close to 8 000 stationery packs to South African pupils.
Vusi Dlamini, Tsogo Sun’s Group HR director said, “Through our partnership with Miss Earth, we aim to further educate and change the behaviour of the youth by profiling the environmental awareness of their peers who are credible ambassadors.”
Miss Earth is crowned annually and is committed to raise awareness among South Africans about environmentally sustainable communities through tree-planting, recycling, energy efficiency and carbon-conscious lifestyle choices.
Details: www.missearthsa.co.za; www.tsogosun.com
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