Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Whitsunday Local Crowned Miss Grand Australia 2024

Whitsunday’s local girl Paitin Louise Powell has been crowned Miss Grand Australia 2024 after placing 1st runner up two years in a row.
An inspiring tale of rising from the ashes after coming first runner up in 2022 and 2023, to achieving first place in 2024.
Her success is a testament to the world that you can achieve your dreams despite the access and opportunity challenges faced by remote Australian girls.
Standing tall at 176cm, Paitin is the perfect combination of body, beauty, brain and business.
The 26-year-old Queensland Dental Nurse and Modelling School Trainer was crowned Miss Grand Australia 2024 at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour on Saturday night.
Miss Powell will now represent Australia at Miss Grand International (MGI) hosted in Cambodia and Thailand this October.
The 20 Miss Grand Australia national finalists from all over Australia successfully raised over $21,000 together in support of Destiny Rescue, an organisation that assists the rescue of young girls from child sexual slavery throughout the world with a particular focus on South-East Asia.
The final funds raised were handed over to Destiny Rescue at the coronation ceremony on Saturday evening at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.
Paitin intends to use the Miss Grand Australia platform to continue working alongside Destiny Rescue to ensure more children are saved from the evils of human trafficking.
Australia holds one of the highest rankings in Miss Grand International history having placed globally in the top 5 multiple times since its inception in 2013.

Contributed with thanks to Dani Nicole Fitch

Patin Louise Powell. Photo Supplied.

In other news