Miss Ireland 2021 Pamela Uba has reflected on her past year as she prepares to pass on her crown to this year’s Miss Ireland winner.
Pamela was crowned Miss Ireland on September 5, 2021.
She will pass on her crown to this year’s winner on Saturday night at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar, Mayo.
The medical scientist penned a lengthy Instagram statement on Friday night, as she reflected on her past year as Miss Ireland.
Pamela wrote: “As I prepare to hand over my crown, I wanted to reflect on the amazing journey I have had so far. Miss Ireland has given me opportunities that I could only dream of. I travelled to Puerto Rico twice for the Miss World final and placed in the top 40 out of 98 contestants.”
“Being the first black woman to hold this most prestigious title meant so much to not only me and my family, but to so many others who felt underrepresented. I did this to show young girls out there that they are enough and they can do it too!”
“Through my Beauty With a Purpose Projects, I had the opportunity to advocate for children living in direct provision and refugee camps through my campaign Make Education A Superpower!, and fundraise to install 3 computer rooms with iPads at 3 centres with the help of Variety Ireland, so that the kids could always have access to educational tools, especially during the recent pandemic when schools went online,” Pamela continued.
“I became an ambassador for Variety Ireland and was able to provide all the special needs assistants in national schools in Galway with iPads to aid them in taking care of children who are differently abled.”
“I am so grateful that my story of being a child in direct provision and my message advocating for those children affected was shared not only nationally in the media, but internationally too!”
The medical scientist gushed: “I had the opportunity to work with many amazing brands, and sign with Collaborations Agency, and to work with our amazing sponsors who I want to say a but thank you to for all the support (Simply Divine, Mane n’ Tail, Lash Dolls, Onefit and Vanity X).”
“A very special moment was being nominated for both the Goss.ie and VIP Style Awards as the Best/Most Stylish Newcomer, with both of my incredible outfits made by Brendan.”
“All of this would not be possible without the most amazing people, Seán and Brendan, my absolute rocks, and the wider Miss Ireland team and my family, boyfriend and friends.”
“They have given me so many opportunities and the best experiences I have ever had this past year. I am so lucky to have them all in my life.”
“To who ever is crowned Miss Ireland 2022, you are one lucky lady and I look forward to helping and guiding you in whatever way I can. Miss Ireland has taught me so much, the sky is the limit so reach for the stars and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
“Never a goodbye, only on to the next chapter. Forever your Miss Ireland 2021. Lots of love, Pamela Uba.”
There are 36 hopeful contestants vying for the title of Miss Ireland 2022.
The finalists contending for the coveted crown this year are a highly educated and accomplished group with an eclectic mix of professions and aspirations in fields such as human rights law, medicine, global commerce, corporate law, criminology, cybersecurity, dental nursing, chartered accountancy, international business, performance arts, medicine, psychiatric nursing, economics and politics, marketing and retail innovation, broadcasting, physiology, zoology, biomedical science and social science.
