VALDOSTA – A Valdosta State University student will represent America on a global scale.

Miss Georgia Earth Emanii Davis was crowned Miss Earth USA 2019 at the national competition held at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 

Davis will represent the United States at the international Miss Earth competition this fall in the Philippines, organizers said.

The Miss Earth USA pageant was watched by more than 100,000 viewers throughout the week, as more than 100 candidates took part in annual national competition activities held in Las Vegas for the first time, they said.

Davis, 25, is a law program graduate of DePaul University and is attending graduate school at Valdosta State University where she is pursuing a master’s in school counseling. 

She is co-chair of the Greenhouse Project and the founder of her own nonprofit called Modern Enlightenment, organizers said.

Managed by Carousel Productions of the Philippines, Miss Earth focuses on empowering women, promoting eco-tourism and aiding environmental causes around the globe, organizers said. 

Nearly 100 delegates representing their nations will participate at the four-week competition in the Philippines, with the coronation taking place on Oct. 12.

As Miss Earth USA, Davis said she aims to change the lives of children worldwide. 

Throughout her reign, she will travel extensively to visit schools, undergo climate reality leadership training with Al Gore and aid rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico, organizers said. 

Additionally, she will model for corporate partners such as AshleyLauren and Pixton Design, and she will walk in New York Fashion Week.

Davis said the reason she competes in pageants is because “I love women empowerment. Being able to meet and learn from so many strong and amazing women is so impactful.” 

She said women in the pageants are beautiful – inside and out. 

While in Las Vegas for the multi-day pageant, Miss Earth USA state contestants posed for a photo at the famous Welcome To Las Vegas sign, participated in a swim suit showcase poolside at Citrus at the Downtown Grand and dedicated time to clean up for Flores Park in conjunction with Las Vegas Parks & Recreation, The Clean Earth Project and Garbo Grabber, Inc.