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<\/a><\/p>\nAwarded to her in front of high profile guests and other top dignitaries that included big names from the country\u2019s entertainment industry, Ruth came into her own as she went head to head against nine other finalists.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom Day One, Ruth caught our attention\u201d\u00a0revealed the pageant\u2019s Head Judge and fitness guru, Sean Guy.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s very attentive, very confident and obviously very beautiful. One of the moments that solidified her as a contender for the crown and the eventual winner, was the\u00a0\u2018plank challenge\u2019. This is a physical task that requires a lot of mental strength and determination, which are both attributes for winning the overall Miss Universe contest,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Former Miss Universe Ghana 2004 titleholder and the pageant\u2019s current National Director, Mrs.\u00a0Menaye Donkor Muntari added,\u00a0\u201cThe excitement in the aftermath of the event is still palpable. It\u2019s been an amazing journey for us all and I\u2019m extremely proud of all the ladies who participated in the event. In just a short space of time, they have metamorphosed into confident world-class women who will continue to be great role models in our society. I\u2019m certain that Ruth will make a significant impact on the international stage and bring home the prestigious Miss Universe crown.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an aspiration shared by Ruth, who now has her sights on joining other Miss Universe national winners.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s long been a childhood dream of mine to become Miss Universe, but I never had the courage to dare enter the competition. This year, I thankfully found the courage to step forward; not only to prove to everyone else that I am a winner, but most of all to prove to myself that I can achieve whatever I put my mind to. So far, this experience has convinced me that my journey and courage will serve as an inspiration to hundreds of young girls who want to chase their dreams too,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n
As well as the chance to compete internationally, Miss Quashie walks away with a brand new Hyundai saloon car plus a one year contract with Italian modeling agency, The Lab Models. She will also work with two charities \u2013 Smile Train and My Sister\u2019s Keepers Foundation.<\/p>\n
The Miss Universe Ghana 2017 competition was launched in June and supported by key sponsors EIB Networks, SHEY, MALZ Promotions, Fiesta Gh and Rigworld.<\/p>\n
Judging the contestants were fitness guru and lifestyle consultant, Sean Guy, former Miss Universe Netherlands (2003) and Miss Netherlands Europe (2005) Tessa Brix Jurisich, modeling agent Giovanna Nicole, C.E.O. of Brommon Bespoke Kwaku Boateng Akuoko and PR Director Michelle Attoh.<\/p>\n
About this year\u2019s charities:<\/strong><\/p>\nThis year, the Miss Universe Ghana 2017 contest is proud to support two charities \u2013 Smile Train and My Sister\u2019s Keepers Foundation. Smile Train is an international charity that creates awareness and provides training, funding and resources to help empower local doctors to offer free cleft repair surgery and comprehensive cleft care in their own communities.<\/p>\n
My Sister\u2019s Keepers Foundation was founded by sisters and co-directors Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, Valerie Obaze and Edwina Akufo-Addo to be an innovative charity that seeks to support initiatives that educate and empower local women so that they can directly and indirectly deliver social impact in their communities. Every year, each co-founder chooses a new project they are passionate about and over a duration of twelve months, they offer a range of events and programs that are designed to inspire and make a difference.<\/p>\n
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