Cheryl Koenig was named 2009 New South Wales Woman of the Year for her 'commitment to raising awareness of brain injury and her extensive work in fundraising, writing the book Paper Cranes: A Mother's Story of Hope Courage and Determination which chronicles her family's journey following her son's severe brain injury in a car accident, her dedication to helping others and caring for her son'.
Source: New South Wales Department of Premier and Cabinet, Office for Women's Policy website, http://www.women.nsw.gov.au/
Sighted: 13/05/2009