You can vote for the 2008 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year at www.10Kswimmer.com.

This award is not necessarily for the best athlete, but is meant to honor the woman who (1) best embodies the spirit of open water swimming, (2) possesses the sense of adventure, tenacity and perseverance that open water swimmers are known for, and (3) has most positively influenced the world of open water swimming in 2008.

The 11 nominees include:

1. Marcia Cleveland (USA), Administrator, Promoter and Coach
2. Natalie du Toit (South Africa), Inspirational Athlete and Spokeswoman
3. Jennifer Figge (USA), Atlantic Ocean Adventurer
4. Larisa Ilchenko (Russia), Olympic Champion
5. Britta Kamrau (Germany), Professional Swimmer
6. Angela Maurer (Germany), Professional Swimmer and Mother
7. Sandy Neilson-Bell (USA), Race Director and Promoter
8. Penny Palfrey (Australia), Marathon Swimming Adventurer
9. Shelley Taylor-Smith (Australia), Passionate Promoter and Global Administrator
10. Edith van Dijk (Netherlands), Open Water Swimming Legend
11. Zhang Liang (China), Beijing Olympic Volunteer Extraordinaire