(Geomagic: Research Triangle Park, NC) -- Cathy Hofknecht, vice president of marketing for Geomagic, has received a Women in Business 2009 Award in the Inspiration category from the Triangle Business Journal.

According to the Triangle Business Journal web site, the Inspiration category “honors women leaders who, through their words, actions and attitude, inspire those who work with and around them.” In the case of Cathy Hofknecht, the inspiration came from the courage and positive attitude she has shown co-workers, family, and friends as she fights cancer.

In her nomination, Adeline Chan, marketing manager at Geomagic, explains why Hofknecht is an inspiration, “Cathy has taught us the importance of enjoying each and every day—especially in the midst of tough times. Her strength, courage, resilience, and positive outlook on life never cease to amaze everyone at Geomagic.”

Hofknecht was first diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2004. After undergoing a lumpectomy in November of that year, she underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction a month later. In December 2008, less than three weeks after losing her father to bladder cancer, she was diagnosed with recurrent breast cancer.

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