Melanie Mader is the official representative of Austria in Miss Earth 2018. Miss Earth Austria 2018 is from the city of Vienna, Austria. She is 26 years of age and is very passionate about travelling. She is very committed to raising the issue of unavailability of water as she believes that water should never have to be a privilege for some; it should be assessable to all.
With a Filipina background, Melanie represented her community in Austria in Miss Earth Philippines 2016 where she was the fourth runner-up titled Miss Earth Philippines Eco-Tourism 2016. Melanie was then upgraded to the position of Miss Earth Philippines Water 2016 after Miss Philippines Air 2016 Kiara Giel Gregorio resigned from her title. Melanie Mader was also 1st runner-up in Miss Filipino Austria 2015.