Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe 1992, and became the first Namibian woman to win the title.
After that there are three national directors: Nic Kruger (1980–1996), Danie Botes (1997–1998) and Conny Maritz (1999–today).
The first Miss Namibia was organised by the Afrikaans newspaper Die Republikein in 1980 and conducted by Nic Kruger, the founding director of the pageant.
The winner Desèré Kotze was allowed to participate in the Miss Universe contest representing Namibia, but wore the South African flag.
Note that the year designates the time Miss Namibia has acquired that particular pageant franchise.