Ready to swop her Construction Helmet for the Global Green Crown is Brainy SA Beauty Miss Earth South Africa, Chanel Grantham

Brainy Beauty is how our Miss Earth South Africa 2009 is described. An all-round talent, this 20-year old Chanel Grantham is currently in the Philippines representing South Africa in the Global Miss Earth Pageant.

This Earthly Beauty is not just a beautiful face, she is living her environmental talk. As a Bachelor of Science student in Property Studies at the University of Cape’s Engineering and Built Environment Faculty, Grantham is focusing on Green Developments and Sustainable Living. Says Miss Earth South Africa, Chanel Grantham .... “Buildings (big and small) have a massive and extended impact on the environment and all stakeholders need to understand the magnitude of the opportunity lost when they fail to embrace the principles of green building. I’m passionate about green developments as a sustainable answer to more energy efficient living. As Miss Earth, my vision is to educate and create awareness on the development of Green Buildings that reduce our ecological footprint.”

When she is not wearing her Green Hard Hat Helmet on construction sites you’ll find her wearing her Green Tiara and Greening in Stilettos as Miss Earth South Africa. The Miss Earth South Africa Organisation in association with Consol are currently involved in a number of greening initiatives throughout South Africa particularly in schools, municipalities and corporates. Grantham has been highly instrumental in greening young minds. Some of her greening work done at local schools demonstrates how communities can become involved in sustainable living.

As one of the 3 biggest pageants in the world, close to 100 global contestants are currently competing for the coveted Miss Earth World Title on one of the most beautiful Islands in the world, Boracay Island in the Philippines. Judging has commenced and takes place over 4 weeks with the gala event taking place on the 22 Nov.

Including all the environmental work that the contestants have done in their respective countries, the contestants are judged in a number of categories. Grantham is certainly well prepared to represent South Africa. Well articulated and experienced in environmental work through working with a number of environmental organisations, Grantham has fast become a strong advocate for greening and has developed an impressive profile of environmental work. SANCOB, WWf, Re-, DSW, Ekurhuleni Municipality are just some of the organisations that Miss Earth South Africa works tirelessly with.

Talent Category – Grantham will play her violin
National Gift – Grantham used her Creative Talent to paint a beautiful South African lifestyle canvass which will be auctioned for environmental charity
Her evening gown was designed by Francois Vedemme
National Costume – Gerrit Pienaar
Swimwear – Colette Designer Garment
Cocktail wear – Katherine Montague
Photoshoot by Loop Photo

*SAPAGEANTSBLOGSPOT WISHES CHANEL ALL THE BEST FOR THE FINALS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MISS EARTH 2009 PAGEANT, SPECIAL THANKS TO MISS EARTH SA ORGANISATION FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE