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And Miss Universe Great Britain 2022 is…
Noky Michelle Simbani was crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2022 on June 9, 2022 at the The Riverfront in Newport. She bested 31 others candidates to win this crown and to succeed Miss Universe Great Britain 2021 Emma Rose Collingridge. With this title, she wins the opportunity to represent her country at the 2022 edition of Miss Universe pageant, whose date and location is yet to be announced.
Zimbabwe-born model is a graduate of the University of Birmingham with a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Noky is now working in finance and says “with only 8 FTSE100 companies headed by women, being a woman in a man’s world can be hugely challenging”.
“I am now a commercial banker, leading enterprise growth across the country,” reads her profile.
“With only 8 FTSE100 companies headed by women, being a woman in a man’s world can be hugely challenging. I strive to transform this statistic, not only by empowering myself, but by empowering other women.”
Outside of her regular job, Simbani is a diversity and inclusion ambassador. She is a speaker at panel events alongside senior leaders, raising awareness of the impact of unconscious bias and how it can be combated through inclusive cultures. She also volunteers as a careers ambassador, supporting Britain’s young people to develop the skills they need to be successful in their future careers.
She chairs a council of graduates who organize events and campaigns to support the smooth transition of students to graduate life
She is also a BAME ambassador for SmartWorks, a charity that provides personal style, clothing and training for unemployed women looking to re-enter the workplace. Recently, he organized a charity event to support the organization.
She also loves baking and previously ran her own cake business for celebrations.
She is not a newbie to pageantry. She won the title of Miss Grand England in 2017 and represented her country at the 2017 Miss Grand International pageant, where she finished unplaced.
The 2022 Miss Universe Great Britain’s court includes
1st runner-up – Anglee Kumar (London)
2nd runner-up – Paidamoyo Mangi (Manchester)