Yllana Marie Aduana named Asia's Most Empowered Young Woman Environmentalist Icon in Thailand

Miss Earth Air 2023 Yllana Marie Aduana has been named Asia's Most Empowered Young Woman Environmentalist Icon by the Thailand International Leadership Awards.

On her Instagram broadcast channel, the Filipina beauty queen happily shared the great news.

"My heart is full," she said. 

Yllana said that her "workaholic and cause-oriented heart is happy" and that it is now her second international award.

"What an amazing and motivating way to jumpstart 2024!" she said. "I just can't describe it in words whenever my works and my commitment to my cause get recognized."

The Thailand International Leadership Awards recognizes achievements of exceptional individuals in the Asia Pacific Region who have made an impact on their field of expertise.

The awards night will be held on April 27 at the S31 Sukhumvit Hotel in Thailand.

Yllana was named Miss Earth Air in December last year.

She also made it to the Top 5 Best Appearance, won Miss Earth 2023's Best Bikini, and earned a spot in the Top 12 Best National Costume category for her Maria Makiling-inspired look.