Law student Lebaiwasa Wakawaka was crowned the 2025 Vodafone Miss Sugar at Lautoka’s Churchill Park carnival grounds on Saturday night.
Sponsored by Unique Sounds, Entertainment and Events, Ms Wakawaka said the win was a culmination of sacrifice, self belief and hard work she and her close supporters put into preparing for the week-long festival.
“I am still overwhelmed by all of this because I never honestly thought I would win,” she said.
“But remembering all of the work my family, friends and sponsor put into this, I feel very grateful that all of that hard work and sacrifice resulted in this crown.
“I thank God for giving me this opportunity and for allowing me to use this platform to talk about issues that is important to me.”
She said the strong bond she shared with her fellow contestants was also inspiring.
“The sisterhood that we shared throughout the days we spent together preparing and training for is something that will stay with me.”
A native of Nasau, Nakorotubu, Ra, with maternal links to Naivaka, Navakasiga in Bua, Ms Wakawaka also acknowledged the support of her family especially her mother, Vinaina.
“She’s been my biggest supporter and without her I don’t think I would have reached this far.
“I want to thank her and my whole family for their support and for believing in me.”
Other winners of the night included First Runner Up and Miss Personality – Miss Ozone Electrical Akisi Temo and Second Runner Up – Miss Lei Entertainers Michelle Lambert.
The 2025 Mr Sugar King went to Etonia Saukuru.
