Miss Earth 2002

Miss Earth 2002 was the second edition of the Miss Earth pageant, held at the Folk Arts Theater in Pasay, Philippines, on October 20, 2002.

[1][2] In its second year, 53 delegates participated, exceeding the number of contestants in Miss International 2002, thereby becoming the world's third biggest international pageant in terms of number of contestants.

[3][4] Džejla Glavović of Bosnia & Herzegovina won the title that year, also receiving Miss Talent.

[5][6] However, on May 28, 2003, the Miss Earth Foundation officially dethroned her "due to her failure to comply with the stipulations in her contract."

[7][8] Omwakwe was formally crowned as the new Miss Earth 2002 on August 7, 2003 at the Carousel Gardens in Mandaluyong, Philippines.