Socialite Kim Kardashian West had reason to celebrate today after she was voted Most Beautiful Person in the World by an independent agency of high repute. Several media outlets openly questioned the agency’s decision.

During an interview with members of the agency’s awards committee, one individual discussed some of the reasoning behind the committee’s selection of Kardashian West. “Beauty is a subjective thing. While one person may find someone’s facial appearance attractive, others may not. We decided instead to examine candidates’ internal characteristics. We considered traits, such as compassion, self-sacrifice, grit, courage, determination and human nature. After doing that, it was a complete no-brainer. Tell me, don’t you need nerves of steel, superhuman resilience, utter mental toughness, and dedication to not only put up with Kanye West, but to stay married to him for more than one day? It’s incredible how she’s managed to do that.”

Though this reasoning is seeing its fair share of critics, primarily Kanye West himself, the agency stands behind their decision, stating, “We are excited and proud of our choice, Kim.”