MISS UNIVERSE® 2008 PRIZES

MISS UNIVERSE® 2008 will receive the following from the Miss Universe Organization:

  • The new MISS UNIVERSE will an exquisite tiara created by CAO Fine Jewelry (a division of PNJ) designed by Mrs. Dang Thi Kim Lien and Rosalina Lydster.
  • A year-long salary as MISS UNIVERSE.
  • A shoe wardrobe from Nina Footwear.
  • A year's worth of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems.
  • A swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear Thailand.
  • A collection of eveningwear gowns from Scala, designed by Sherri Hill.
  • A National and International advertising campaign and a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear.
  • A New York City apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses.
  • A two-year scholarship from The NY Film Academy in New York City valued at up to $100,000.
  • A trophy from Rogaska Crystal.
  • Personal appearance wardrobe.
  • A year-long membership to Gravity Fitness.
  • Year-long hair services John Barrett Salon.
  • Modeling portfolio by leading New York City fashion photographer Fadil Berisha.
  • Casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization.
  • Extensive travel opportunities with a personal travel manager representing sponsors and charitable partners.
  • Access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties.
  • Consultation with stylist Billie Causieestko and access to an event wardrobe from leading fashion designers.
  • Professional public relations media training.
  • Professional media/public relations representation by Rubenstein Public Relations and Planet PR in New York City.
  • Year-long dermatology and skin services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher.


FIRST RUNNER UP - $3,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
SECOND RUNNER UP - $2,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
THIRD RUNNER UP - $1,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
FOURTH RUNNER UP - $1,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaskal
TEN SEMI-FINALISTS - $500 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
MISS CONGENIALITY UNIVERSE™ AWARD - $1,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy from Rogaska awarded to the contestant selected by her fellow contestants as the most charismatic and inspirational.

NATIONAL COSTUME AWARD - $1,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy from Rogaska awarded to the contestant with the most creative National Costume voted on and selected by the public via www.nbc.com.


All Contestants will receive the following gifts:
  • An assortment of Farouk Systems hair care products and tools
  • Swimwear from BSC Swimwear Thailand
  • Competition and fashion footwear from Nina
  • YMI denim gift package
  • Robes provided by Aegean Apparel
  • Gift bags provided by WOW! Creations
  • Eveningwear by Scala, designed by Sherri Hill