by Lorraine Genia – EM TV, Port Moresby
Eight years in the running, the Westpac Outstanding Women Awards for 2014 will be announced tomorrow.
An initiative in place to foster the next generation of leaders in Papua New Guinea, look upon women who have made an impact within the workforce and lead as inspirational women.
This year sees 10 finalists, falling under 5 categories of sponsors.
Price Water House Coopers, Steamships, SP Brewery, Trukai and IBBM have selected 2 eligible women for each category, who will become the cornerstone of the country, just by registering as finalists.
Managing Director for Westpac Bank PNG, Geoff Toone said, the awards recognise and reward exceptional achievements made by women in both the private and public sector, and those who have made an impact within the community.
All women have played an impartial role in strengthening the ties for women in the workforce.
Mazzella Maniwavie, 27 year old Marine Biologist and the only female expert on mangroves in PNG said, her biggest challenge is working amongst a male dominated field of expertise.
Nonetheless, Maniwavie alongside her fellow 9 other finalists have urged women to stand strong, think big, and do things for the wellbeing of the future of Papua New Guinea.
2014 WOW Awards Finalists: Diane Mandui Mirio, Lesieli Taviri, Esther Roibete Apuahe, Delilah Sandeka, Christina Cragnolini, Rita J.Paru, Major Ridia Nenewa, Penny Sage-Embo, Mariken Jacob Kuson, Mazzella Maniwavie.
