KOHIMA, Dec 5: Eighteen-year-old Anon Konyak A was crowned Miss Nagaland 2024 during a dazzling finale held at RCEMPA, Jotsoma, on Wednesday. The event, organized by the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN), was themed “Grace and Beauty – The Woman in You.” Konyak took home a cash prize of INR 2 lakh along with gift hampers.
The event also recognized Nikali K Shohe (21) as the first runner-up, who received a cash prize of INR 1.4 lakh and gift hampers, while 18-year-old Kelülü Dawhuo was crowned second runner-up, earning a cash prize of INR 1 lakh and gift hampers. Both the winner and first runner-up earned direct entry into Miss North East 2025.
The top seven finalists included Linokali Achumi, Hüralü Dzüdo, Anon Konyak A, Chumei C Phom, Nikali K Shohe, Ayuh W Konyak, and Kelülü Dawhuo, out of 13 contestants vying for the title.
The panel of judges for this year’s competition included Asenla Longkumer, founding president of BASN; Shyamnagar Kashyap, director of Miss Assam Organisation; Shanavas C, secretary of the Government of Nagaland; Akshatha Das, Miss Tamil Nadu 2023; and Chanchui Khayi, Femina Miss India Manipur 2024.
In his brief address, Temjen Imna Along, the Minister of Tourism Nagaland, praised the BASN for their efforts in organizing the event. He highlighted the importance of the Hornbill Festival in connecting Nagaland to the rest of the world and encouraged people to live peacefully while showcasing the state’s beauty.
The event also saw the felicitation of Ruopfuzhano Whiso, Miss Universe Nagaland 2024; Kenei Ritse, Miss North East 2023; Jentiren Jamir, Femina Miss India Nagaland; and Neiketuno Sechü, Miss Nagaland 2023.
The sub-title winners were awarded a cash prize of INR 15,000 each, with Nikali K Shohe winning Miss Body Beautiful, Kelülü Dawhuo winning Miss Multimedia and Miss Beautiful Smile, Lovikali Swu taking home Miss Talent, Ayuh M Konyak winning Miss Photogenic, and Vezotolu Shijoh crowned Queen of Hearts.
