Chairman of the Duma of Vladivostok Helen Nowicka won the urban award «Woman of the Year» in the category «Politician of the Year». The traditional and conducted for the eighth consecutive year, the award determines the winners representing different spheres of life in the capital of Primorye. Support for residents of Vladivostok Helena Novitskoj candidacy indicates that the work of the City Duma IV convocation becomes more open to citizens in its activities for qualitative changes aimed at promoting dialogue between government and civil society. Prize winner Ellen Novitskoj presented in the State Duma of the organizers of the award. Vladivostok Duma Chairman thanked residents who supported her candidacy in the «Politician of the Year.» «I think that is an assessment of not only my work, but also the overall work of Vladivostok Duma aimed at improving life in our city,» — said Elena Nowicka. Also chairman of the Duma noted the importance of activities that emphasize the role of women in different areas of public life — culture, politics, and business. These include the award and «Woman of the Year» in Vladivostok. » Recall that a vote for the candidates for the title «Woman of the Year» was held from May 27 to June 14. This year, everyone could give their vote to 13 nominations via SMS messages and on the Internet site. In support of thirty-six nominees sent more than 10000 sms and another 25000 residents of the city of Vladivostok voted on the site.