Poet Neza Maurer Chosen Woman of the Year

Ljubljana, 22 January - The readership of Jana, one of the most popular women's magazines in Slovenia, has chosen Neza Maurer, a 78-year-old poet, as the Slovenian Woman of 2008. The award was presented for the 21st year running at a ceremony in Ljubljana on Thursday.

Ljubljana Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The nominees for the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The nominees for the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The nominees for the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The nominees for the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Poet Neza Maurer wins the Slovenian Woman of 2008 Award, presented by women's magazine Jana.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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