Miss Namibia is a national

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. The winner represents Namibia at

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pageant. The organization of Miss Namibia has produced one

. Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe 1992, and became the first Namibian woman to win the title. McLean had been crowned Miss Namibia 1991 before Miss Universe, and also placed as the fourth runner-up at

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History

The first Miss Namibia contest was held in 1980 by Nic Kruger, the founder of the pageant. After that there are three national directors: Nic Kruger (1980–1996), Danie Botes (1997–1998) and Conny Maritz (1999–today). The first Miss Namibia was organised by the

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newspaper '' Die Republikein'' in 1980 and conducted by Nic Kruger, the founding director of the pageant. The winner Desèré Kotze was allowed to participate in the Miss Universe contest representing Namibia, but wore the

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n flag. After that there are two further national directors: Nic Kruger (1980–1996), Danie Botes (1997–1998) and Conny Maritz (1999–today). According to the source from Glynis Fester (Miss RSA 1977)—the first Miss SWA-Namibia was Ann Parker who was crowned by her on 18 June 1977. This is on public record in the Rapport published on 19 June 1977. She did not go to any international pageants.

Titles

Note that the year designates the time Miss Namibia has acquired that particular pageant franchise.

Titleholders

Wins by region

Titleholders under Miss Namibia org.

Miss Universe Namibia

::''The main winner of Miss Namibia represents her country at the

. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.''

Miss World Namibia

::''The runner-up of Miss Namibia will select as Miss World Namibia title. In some years the main winner also selected to Miss World before 2021.''

Miss Earth Namibia

::''Began 2022 the organization of Miss Namibia is an official national franchise holder for Miss Earth. One of the runners-up at Miss Namibia will go to Miss Earth pageant.''

Notes

References

External links

Miss Namibia official site
{{Miss Supranational countries and territories

Recurring events established in 1980 1980 establishments in South West Africa Namibian awards