Samoa had not secured a win for the Miss Pacific Islands in 5 years since Latafale Auvaa was crowned in 2014.
The participation of Miss Samoa to the regional event is coordinated and managed this year by the offical committee of Manaia Events led by Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt.
Miss Solomon Islands Gladys Habu took the 1st Runner Up while Lucy Maino of PNG won 2nd Runner up. The 3rd Runner up was Miss Tahiti, Herevai Hoat and 4th Runner up, Miss Tonga, Yehenara Soukop.
Other special award winners:
Miss Internet – Ms Marshall Island
Miss Personality – Ms Tonga
Miss Photogenic – Ms Marshall Island
Miss Tourism Award – Miss American Samoa
Best Sarong – Miss Papua Niu Guinea
Best Talent – Miss Solomon Islands.
