Desiree Wiley, Miss Finger Lakes 2014 shown with

Diane Marie Neal, Miss Finger Lakes 1968 

The Miss Finger Lakes Scholarship Organization was established in 1999 as an official preliminary to the Miss New York State pageant. In 2013, a second title was added to extend the opportunity to another deserving young woman to represent a larger region at the state pageant. The legacy of Miss Finger Lakes is an elite sisterhood of some of our region’s most intelligent, talented and motivated young leaders. Past titleholders have spread out across the state and country, reaching for their goals and aspirations.

The Miss Miss Finger Lakes Organization aims to recognize each young woman's potential, reward academic achievement, and promote women throughout Upstate New York by providing opportunities to develop important life skills and the importance of community service. Furthermore, it provides scholarships to assist these women as they continue their education in preparation for their future.