2nd runner-up
New Zealand
Isla Maclennan
Isla Maclennan of Dunedin represented New Zealand at the Serene Queen Woman Lady of the Earth 2026 in Papeete, a pageant simulated by Pageant Consultant. She finished 2nd runner-up. Her strongest round was final interview, at 9.00.
- Age
- 28
- Hometown
- Dunedin
- Education
- PhD in volcanology, Southern Alps University
- Occupation
- Volcanologist. She monitors four active volcanoes.
- Platform
- Disaster readiness
- Talent
- Highland dance
- Fun fact
- She has stood on the rim of an erupting crater.
“The interview was the hardest part.”
Her final answer
How should we measure success?
By how many people cry at your funeral. Happy tears, mostly. Nobody on their deathbed asks to see their quarterly numbers. Thank you. If this is the end, I will need someone to tell me.
Her scores
| Round | Average | Allene · Chang · Ellan · Oliver · Diamond |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminaries: Interview | 8.50 | 121 delegates |
| Preliminaries: National costume | 7.00 | 121 delegates |
| Preliminaries: Swimsuit | 8.90 | 121 delegates |
| Preliminaries: Talent | 8.80 | 121 delegates |
| Preliminaries: Evening gown | 6.90 | 121 delegates |
| National costume | 7.30 | 8 · 8.5 · 6.5 · 8.5 · 5 |
| Swimsuit | 8.60 | 9 · 9 · 8 · 9.5 · 7.5 |
| Talent | 8.70 | 10 · 8 · 8.5 · 9.5 · 7.5 |
| Evening gown | 7.30 | 8 · 7.5 · 8 · 7.5 · 5.5 |
| Final interview | 9.00 | 10 · 8 · 10 · 9.5 · 7.5 |
Her national costume
