Pauline Plant, the creator of the Yamba Breast Cancer Support Group and Breast awareness program, is one of 10 finalists for the NSW Woman of the Year Award.
Earlier this year Mrs Plant was announced as the 2009 Clarence Valley Citizen of the Year.
The finalists for the Woman of the Year Award were chosen from 87 nominations with the winner to be announced on International Women's Day on March 5.
The other nominees are:
Layne Beachley - former world champion surfer
Cheryl Koenig - author
Patricia Johnson - State Emergency Service volunteer
Rozita Leoni - Eastern Sydney community worker
Wendy McCarthy - former University of Canberra chancellor
Jan Savage - Cancer Care Western NSW fundraising coordinator
Sue Ismiel - philanthropist
Rhonda French - a Wiradjuri woman, who voluntarily promotes positive health, education and cultural programs
Ana Tiwary - Vice-president of Women in Film and Television
Pic from The Daily Examiner
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