You Could Be the Next Miss Samoa Queensland!

Miss Samoa Queensland Incorporated is where tradition meets empowerment and where cultural pride, leadership, and connection comes to life.

About Us / Lo Matou Talaʻaga

Miss Samoa QLD Inc. is a proud non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering Samoan women by nurturing their connection to culture, fostering leadership, and celebrating Pasifika identity. Through culturally rich programs and events, we provide a platform for young Samoan Tamaitai (women) to shine, lead, and inspire their communities. We hold strong values of honesty, diversity, and community, and are committed to amplifying voices that reflect the strength and beauty of our heritage.

“Our mission is to empower and enhance the connection of our Samoan women to their culture, fostering cultural pride and promoting women’s leadership through initiatives that celebrate our pasifika heritage. We value honesty, diversity, and community.“

About Us

“Our mission is to empower and enhance the connection of our Samoan women to their culture, fostering cultural pride and promoting women’s leadership through initiatives that celebrate our pasifika heritage. We value honesty, diversity, and community.“

Miss Samoa QLD History

Miss Samoa QLD Inc. is a proudly established non-profit organisation, formed on August 24th, 2023, and officially launched on November 1st, 2023.

Rooted in cultural pride and community empowerment, our mission is to strengthen the connection of Samoan women to their heritage while promoting leadership, confidence, and unity within the wider Pasifika community.

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. Since its inception, Miss Samoa QLD Inc. has created powerful platforms that celebrate and uplift Samoan women.Our weekly EmpowerHer segment on Pasifika TV & Radio allows Pasifika women to share their journeys and experiences.

The MSQ Annual Pageant offers young Samoan Tamaitai (women) aged 18–26 an opportunity to showcase their talents and embrace their cultural identity.

Through honesty, diversity, and community-focused values, we continue to honour our heritage while inspiring the next generation of Pasifika leaders.

Watch Our

Director’s interview on Radio Samoa

MISS SAMOA QUEENSLAND 2024-2025

Sootuli Ausage Pepe

We are proud to introduce Sootuli Ausage Pepe, our reigning Miss Samoa Queensland 2024–2025. A passionate advocate for culture, community, and empowerment, Sootuli embodies the true essence of a modern Samoan Tamaitai—graceful, grounded, and goal-driven.

With a deep connection to her heritage and a heart for service, Sootuli uses her platform to inspire young Pasifika women to embrace their identity and stand confidently in who they are. Through her journey, she continues to uplift others, champion cultural pride, and represent our community with dignity and strength on both local and international stages.
She is committed to amplifying the voices of Pasifika women and leading by example through her actions and service. As the face of Miss Samoa QLD, Sootuli brings light, leadership, and love to every space she enters.

INTRODUCING MISS SAMOA QLD 2025 – 2026

Laurissa Maria Pona-Baker

We are deeply honoured and blessed to welcome Laurissa Pona-Baker as our Miss Samoa Queensland, 2025 – 2026.

Laurissa embodies the true essence of a Tama’ita’i Samoa – graceful, resilient and devoted to the values of alofa (love), fa’aaloalo (respect), and tautua (service).

Her Journey is not just a personal one it is a collective celebration of our heritage, our people, and our future. Laurissa stands as a beacon of hope and pride, guiding the next generation of Samoan leaders with humility and strength.

“Etched into their hearts and stories, values and traditions of Samoa. Songs of praise that carried them through heartaches, answered prayers of our ancestors, and stars that will always lead us home.”

We believe wholeheartedly in Laurissa’s commitment to honouring the sacrifices and legacies of our ancestors. Through her voice and platform, she will amplify the stories of our people, ensuring that the wisdom of our beginnings is never forgotten.

Clothed in the confidence of our culture, let us rise together radiant, resilient, and ready to become everything our families fought for, and everything God has called us to be.

Let us be the authors of our Tomorrow.