NY Daily News Top 100 Photos of 2011

I just discovered that New York Daily News named this picture one of the 100 Most Iconic Photos of 2011! This list includes everything...Occupy Wall Street, Hurricane Irene, and the Miss New York Organization? Amazing!

Making Staten Island the official home for the Miss New York Organization has been beyond a wonderful choice. The community has put us on the map again, bringing us into the limelight of New York City with the backing of its largest borough and the incredible support of the local community across the island. The stunning beauty and history of the St. George Theater ties perfectly into the beauty and history of this organization. Thank you to all our friends on Staten Island for making this year such a thrill for the Miss New York Organization!

I love that this picture is considered iconic, because this organization is iconic. The Miss New York Organization has been helping women pursue their education and careers for decades. The journey of women's rights and equality has been a long one, and this program has continuously played a part in helping young ladies maximize their potential.