After some breathtaking surprises, the judges arrived at a verdict which caught the world in awe. Once again, the Philippines has proved that it can match with the striking beauties of the different nations of the world. Karla Paula Henry first Miss Earth 2008 crown for the Philippines, a perfect combination of beauty, brains and genuine concern for the environment. Karla is the epitome of beauty, elegance, virtue and intelleigence rolled into one. The prestigious  international beauty search was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Karla came, saw and conquered. Having bested more than eighty beauties, Karla is the sixth international beauty titlist of the country after Ms. Lara Precious Quigaman brought home the crown of Ms. International wayback 2005.

Here are the lists of the other awards received by the Miss Earth contestants.

• Miss Earth 2008 Winners – Confirmed
  
• Miss Earth ‘08 : Miss Philippines -Karla Paula Henry
  
• Miss Air ‘08 : Miss Tanzania – Miriam Odemba
  
• Miss Water ‘08 : Miss Mexico – Abigail Elizalde
  
• Miss Fire ‘08 : Miss Brazil – Tatiane Alves

Special Awards

• Miss Photogenic : Miss Philippines
• Best In Swimsuit: Miss Mexico
  
• Best in Long Gown: Miss Venezuela

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