Rachel Novak, a Las Vegas-based diver, recently competed for the title of Miss Scuba International 2024 and took home the awards of “First Runner Up” and “Best in Talent.”
The competition was held in Sabah, Malaysia on the island of Borneo and featured 18 contestants from countries around the world including China, the USA, Kenya the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. Contestants participated in marine conservation initiatives, a public speaking workshop and beach and dive site cleanups.
The event culminated with a finale production held in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah. The theme for this year’s production was “Microplastics – Little Pieces of a Big Problem,” and many of the contestants focused their efforts on advocating for the decreased use of single use plastics and the increasing need for environmental stewardship.
Miss Scuba International is an international organization dedicated to providing diving opportunities for women and promoting ocean conservation initiatives. Representatives of the organization are chosen based on their diving experience, volunteer experience, and background in performance and public speaking.
Previous titleholders for the organization have served as ambassadors for ocean conservation and women in diving. Participation in the organization allows for professional networking opportunities at trade shows, with…
