2013 Miss Seychelles... Another World pageant -Winners receive prizes |29 May 2013

The 14 contestants – with crowned Miss Seychelles... Another World 2013 Agnes Gerry – were the guests of honour at the event held to thank the sponsors and all those who had made the event possible.

With an extensive list of prizes, the awards are usually given in a separate event held after the crowning ceremony.

Speaking to Seychelles Nation during the event, Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) chief executive Elsia Grandcourt said without the support of their many sponsors, the event would not have been possible.

“Without our sponsors, we would not have been able to have all these interesting prizes, and this year’s event is much more than special since we have been able to give all 14 contestants a variety of prizes, which include ipad 2 to tablets, bath and body works, and other beauty products,” she said.

“As for how successful the event was, we will leave that to the public to judge, and we are still taking in feedback. With the recent spate of bad weather, we in fact had only one day to get the girls used to the stage at Eden Plaza, although I think they did great despite everything.”

She added that they worked on their weaknesses after last year’s show, and will again identify weak points in this year’s event.

“We also thank Seychelles tourism ambassador Alessandro Pindilli, who donated three dresses to Miss Seychelles 2013 Agnes Gerry to take with her when she competes in the Miss World contest in September in Indonesia,” she said.

Photo shoots have already been organised for Miss Gerry to showcase the dresses, which is said to be from popular overseas designers. This is with the aim of getting her to build her confidence further.
 

She also appealed to other young girls to take the plunge and join up to take part in next year’s event.
Miss Gerry’s crown was proudly sponsored by Jouel. She also won a five-night stay for two in deluxe room on HB at Le Méridien (St Regis) Ile Maurice sponsored by Le Méridien Barbarons, and flight to Mauritius sponsored by Air Seychelles.

Her other prizes include two nights stay at Adlon Hotel, Berlin on BB sponsored by Kempinski Seychelles Resorts, two nights stay in a Garden View Villa for two including breakfast at ZEZ restaurant including BMW transfer to/from resort with champagne sponsored by Four Seasons Resorts Seychelles, weekend for two on FB basis including transfer sponsored by Desroches Island, Ipad 2 plus R10,000 sponsored by Airtel, invitation for two at the ‘Raw and Champagne Night’ sponsored by Banyan Tree Resorts, PADI Open Water Divers course sponsored by Big Blue Divers, Spa treatment voucher worth R5,000 sponsored by Peppermint Spa, five dresses and two pairs of shoes for the Miss World sponsored by Trendy Boutique (Mrs Mary Geers), one evening gown and a pair of shoes for the Miss World contest sponsored by Mrs Mary Carbognin of Portofino, a set of ‘Roncato’ travelling suitcases sponsored by Le Cordonnier Restaurant Italy, one dress sponsored by Les Folies de Mahe, one hamper sponsored by Exotic Scents, one bouquet sponsored by Petal and Stuff, one bouquet sponsored by Your Desire Flower Shop, a mobile smart phone and one year’s package sponsored by Cable & Wireless, R2,000 voucher for dinner at La Scala Restaurant, Bel Ombre, one year full membership sponsored by X-Trim Fitness Gym, Orion Mall, a voucher for dinner at Café des Arts Côte d’Or, Praslin, and a R1,000 voucher for products proudly sponsored by Xclusively Yours Boutique.

Apart from representing Seychelles in the Miss World beauty pageant, Miss Gerry will be Seychelles’ international tourism ambassador, will develop important public relations, marketing and negotiation skills, and represent Seychelles in trade fair – both locally and internationally.

First princess Isha Hoareau won three nights stay on BB at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi sponsored by Kempinski and flight sponsored by Air Seychelles; three nights stay in Garden Pool Villa inclusive of buffet breakfast in Beau Champ Restaurant at Anahita Mauritius sponsored by Four Seasons Resort plus flight sponsored by Air Seychelles;  weekend for two on HB including champagne sponsored by La Résèrve hotel; 1 iPad 2 and R7,500 sponsored by Airtel; PADI discover scuba diving programme sponsored by Big Blue Divers;  dinner for two at Saffron Thai Restaurant sponsored by Banyan Tree; 1 Balinese massage sponsored by Absolue Day Spa; a set of silver jewellery sponsored by Mary Carbognin owner of ‘Portofino’; one dress sponsored by Les Folies de Mahe, one hamper sponsored by Exotic Scents, one bouquet sponsored by Petal and Stuff, one bouquet sponsored by Your Desire Flower Shop; a Balinese massage sponsored by Absolue Spa Eden Plaza; six months full membership sponsored by X-Trim Fitness Gym; and a voucher for dinner at Café des Arts Côte d’Or Praslin.

Also voted Miss Photogenic and Miss Personality, Ms Hoareau won two flights to South Africa sponsored by Air Seychelles; R7,000 sponsored by Airtel; two PADI discover scuba diving programme sponsored by Big Blue Divers; two hampers sponsored by Exotic Scents; two bouquets sponsored by Your Desire Flower Shop; and two R2,000 vouchers for dinner at La Scala restaurant.

Second Princess Lindy Barallon got one flight to South Africa sponsored by Air Seychelles; two nights stay for two in a hill view room including breakfast at Café Lazare restaurant sponsored by Kempinski Resort; one night stay for two in villa sponsored by Constance Ephelia Resort; weekend for two on HB sponsored by Paradise Sun Hotel Praslin; one lunch complimentary for two at Kannel restaurant sponsored by Four Seasons Resort; one ipad 2 and R5,000 sponsored by Airtel; PADI discover scuba diving programme sponsored by Big Blue Divers’ one dress sponsored by Les Folies de Mahe; one hamper sponsored by Exotic Scents; one bouquet sponsored by Petal and Stuff; one bouquet sponsored by Your Desire Flower Shop; three full membership proudly sponsored by X-Trim Fitness Gym; and a voucher for dinner at Café des Arts Côte d’Or Praslin.

As the people’s choice winner, Ms Barallon got one flight to Mauritius sponsored by Air Seychelles; R3,000 sponsored by Airtel; one hamper sponsored by Exotic Scents; one bouquet sponsored by Your Desire Flower Shop; a R1,500 voucher sponsored by Boardwalk bar & restaurant at Eden Island Marina; and an Acer computer sponsored by Galaxy Computer Services.

Winner of the best evening gown title, Francesca Lablache went home with one flight to South Africa sponsored by Air Seychelles; R3,500 sponsored by Airtel ; PADI discover scuba diving programme sponsored by Big Blue Divers; one hamper sponsored by Exotic Scents; one bouquet sponsored by Your Desire Flower shop; and a R2,000 voucher for dinner sponsored by La Scala Restaurant.
All other contestants got a tablet each sponsored by Airtel and Mr Pindilli.