Hillary Clinton - Woman of the Year and Glass Ceiling Cracker

Hillary Clinton ran for President to break the highest, hardest glass ceiling, and though she didn't quite make it, she paved the way for a successful future candidate. Through it all, she continued to support reproductive rights and never allowed gender bias to be swept under the rug, especially where her daughter Chelsea was concerned. Not only is she still standing, but she's standing tall as President-elect Barack Obama's pick as Secretary of State. If there were ever a year of the woman, this is it and Hillary Rodham Clinton is that woman.