Dominica: The second runner-up of Miss Dominica 2023 Pageant, Tarnia Eugene, penned down an emotional post filled with gratitude for everyone who supported her throughout her journey and made her achieve this significant milestone in life.Â
The young female of Dominica also won several other awards during the pageant, and notably, she was the only contestant among five who achieved the highest number of titles, i.e. six during the pageant.Â
The list of her achievements on the stage of Miss Dominica 2023 is as follows:Â
- 2nd Runner-Up: Tarnia Eugene
- Best in Evening wear: Tarnia Eugene
- Best in Swimwear: Tarnia Eugene
- Best Swimwear: Tarnia Eugene
- Miss Amity (not judged): Tarnia Eugene
- People’s Choice Award (via FLOW Text to Win): Tarnia Eugene
While thanking her supporters, Tarnia Eugene stated, “Thank you to everyone who uplifted me and supported me on my pageant journey. I thank my sponsor, well-wishers, supporters, friends, and family. I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for being so supportive of me throughout my entire journey in Miss Dominica 2023 pageant. You all deserve more than just thank you.”
She added, “The endless nights of blood, sweat, as well as tears and vigorous training sessions were worthwhile. A special thank you to my chaperones, Carlton Henry and Giselle Hyacinth, who worked with me endlessly and supported me through it all. I am indeed grateful to my trainers at Definition Body, who believed in me and stayed committed to the task at hand. My dance coach, you are the best; your choreography was amazing, and I absolutely enjoyed executing those technical dance skills.”
She primarily thanked her Aunt Carla and said, “Thank you for all the much-needed lessons and tips and for believing in my ability. To my swimsuit designer, Rafferty Inc., thank you for bringing your design to life and creating the perfect swimsuit, which afforded me that segment. You are very talented, Sandra Bobb, Moundy Bobb, and Nadia McDowell. My evening gown was and is stunning. I love the craft, design, and fit. You ensured that I received a masterpiece of a gown and walked away with the best in the dress.”
While appreciating and thanking the lady, she loved and adored, Tarnia Eugene said, “Kurshner Telemacque Rabess, my public speaking coach, I am thankful to you for ensuring that my package was a winning one by making sure that I looked, walked, and talked like a queen. The late nights ran into the mornings, and you proved to me that you were dedicated to my success. A special thank you to my beauty team for ensuring I was always beautiful for all my appearances; my hairstylists, Aunty Mya and Nadia McDowell, absolutely loved my hair. You guys are the best.”
“To my rock and pillar of strength, my family, and my aunt Anna: you’re the best aunt a girl can ask for. You’re so supportive and loving. I love you, auntie. Thanks for sticking with me through it all,” cited Eugene.Â
To her sisters, Darna Eugene and Jada Eugene, she said, “There is no better friend than a sister, and there is no better sister than you guys. Thanyou for always being there when I needed you the most.”
While expressing her special thanks to her mother, the second runner-up of the Miss Dominica 2023 pageant said, “Of all the gifts life offers, a loving mother is the greatest of them all. That is my mother, the best mother a girl can have. Eve Fontaine-Eugene, I am eternally grateful to you for being the best mother ever. I owe you my life and vow to continue making you proud. I love you to the moon & back, mommy.”
To her sponsor, Republic Bank of Dominica, Eugene said, “Thank you for making my dreams of participating in this pageant come true.”
She also congratulated the other contestants of the Miss Dominica Pageant with whom she worked throughout her entire journey and learned a lot of things from each one of them as they prepared together, but in the end, there was only one winner. Eugene said, “To my other beautiful pageant sisters, CONGRATULATIONS You did it, I did it, we all did it! and we are all winners. I can assure you all that this is not the end; perhaps this is the end of the beginning. You girls did an awesome job.
TO ANYONE I MAY HAVE MISSED OUT, I sincerely apologize; you are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
She concluded with a harsh yet inspiring quote for all the contestants of the pageant and wrote, “I leave you with this important quote: “Life can leave you bitter, but you must believe that it gets better.” God’s richest blessings to one and all. My heart and arms are open as I welcome whatever comes next in my life.”
