Check out the top 15 among 83 contestants of Miss Earth 2012 after 15 challenges were held. They are the most-likely to enter this year's semifinals and be closer to the coveted Miss Earth crown.

For each challenge, Gold-Silver-Bronze medals were given and these placements have corresponding points.

These are the 15 challenges that were held so far:

A: Most Popular (Walk with ME Luneta)
B: Best Artist (Mural Painting)
C: Best Teacher (School Tour)
D: Darling of the Press (Press Presentation)
E: Most Active Participant (Environmental Seminar)
F: Most Sociable
G: Green Bag Challenge (Mall of Asia)
H: Most Charming (Walk with ME Mall of Asia)
I: Fastest Learner (Liter of Light)
J: Trivia Challenge
K: Eco Ambassadress
L: Resorts Wear Competition
M: Swimsuit Competition
N: Talent Competition
O: Most Fun Beauty

MISS EARTH 2012 – THE TOP 17
(As of November 12, 2012)

1. Turkey – 66 pts.
2. Venezuela – 56 pts.
3. South Africa – 58 pts.
4. USA – 54 pts.
5. Puerto Rico – 52 pts.
6. Nepal – 52 pts.
7. Germany – 52 pts.
8. Australia – 52 pts.
9. Guam – 50 pts.
10. Belgium – 50 pts.
11. Belize – 50 pts.
12. Paraguay – 50 pts.
13. Wales – 50 pts.
14. Netherlands – 48 pts.
15. Norway – 48 pts.
16. Pakistan – 48 pts.
17. Italy – 48 pts.

For the complete scoresheet, click HERE.

Photo: Miss Earth