Miss Piggy Receives Prestigious Feminist Prize

Miss Piggy is finally getting the recognition she deserves and has always demanded.

The trail-blazing Muppet has been honoured in New York with the feminist Sackler Centre First Award.

In a statement, the felt diva expressed her gratitude (if not her humility).

"Moi is thrilled, but frankly, not surprised to be receiving this Sackler Centre First Award," she said.

"It is truly wonderful to be celebrated and share this honour with fellow legends, role models, and pioneers of female fabulosity. We rock!"

Previous recipients include former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor.

The prize was handed to her at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Thursday evening.

On-again, off-again beau Kermit the Frog apparently attended the event, snapping this photograph of Miss Piggy in conversation with feminist icon Gloria Steinem, fueling speculation over their current relationship status.

Quick shot of @RealMissPiggy and @GloriaSteinem in conversation at the Sackler Center First Awards. So proud!! pic.twitter.com/nZXOSoiG4V

— Kermit the Frog (@KermitTheFrog) June 4, 2015

Not that Miss Piggy needs a frog in her life anyway.