Teen Queen Emersen Takes The Crown

By Amanda Wright

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At just 16 years old, Emersen Lamb is already taking the pageant world by storm. Crowned Miss Teen of Australia at the prestigious Australia’s Royalty Pageant in Melbourne, Emersen’s rise to the top is a dazzling mix of hard work, resilience, and undeniable charm. From winning her first major pageant in 2022 to visiting New York, Milan, and Paris for Fashion Week, this young model is proving that she’s more than ready for the international spotlight.
“Winning feels surreal, It’s a mix of overwhelming joy, pride, and gratitude,” Ms Lamb said.
“Standing there as the winner felt like a dream come true. It’s not just about the title—it’s about the journey, the growth.
“Personally, it’s a symbol of resilience, growth, and believing in myself.”
Ms Lamb’s modelling journey began four years ago with Brooke Lee Modelling, where she first fell in love with the world of fashion and pageantry. Her debut competition came in 2022 when she entered the Miss Diamond International Pageant and won the Junior Teen division. That victory sparked a passion for the stage, pushing her to pursue even bigger dreams.
Last year, Ms Lamb’s talents took her overseas with Australian designer Belle Le Chic, where she walked in the iconic Fashion Weeks of New York, Milan, and Paris.
“Walking in those cities was beyond incredible,” Ms Lamb said.
“I even had the surreal experience of seeing myself on billboards in New York. It was a month-long trip, and we also visited Greece and Venice. It was truly life-changing.”
Ms Lamb’s dedication to the Miss Teen of Australia pageant began last November. For nine months, she balanced community involvement, fundraising, and intense competition preparation.
“It was a strong nine months of commitment,” Ms Lamb explained.
“One of my highlights was organising a charity golf day, where we raised over $3,000 for several causes, including the Starlight Children’s Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charity Mackay.”
Throughout the three-day pageant, Ms Lamb impressed judges in every category, from the Preliminary Interview to the Fun Fashion and Evening Gown rounds. She also delivered a powerful onstage speech during the Spokesmodel segment. In addition to her national title, she collected six side awards, including Miss Rising Star and Australia’s Runway Model.
“Winning felt like the culmination of all the hard work and growth I’ve experienced,” Ms Lamb said.
“It’s a reminder that when you work hard and stay true to who you are, incredible things can happen.”
Brooke Hargrave, Director of Brooke Lee Modelling, expressed her pride in Emersen’s success.
“Watching Emersen exude so much grace on stage fills me with pride,” Ms Hargrave said.
“She has always shown immense potential, and it’s rewarding to see her rise to these heights.”
Looking ahead, Ms Lamb is set to represent Australia at the Ultimate International Miss competition in Virginia, USA, next August.
“I’m filled with so much pride and honour,” she said.
“To be the first Mackay Teen to win Miss Teen of Australia and now compete internationally is a dream come true. I absolutely can’t wait for this next chapter of my journey.”

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