Elaine won the 2011 Jefferson Award for Public Service in Memphis. The award was initiated in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The mission of the The Jefferson Award is to encourage and honor individuals for their contributions to community service.
Elaine received the Upstander Award from Facing
History and Ourselves.
Below is a photo of
Elaine and Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, and one of
Elaine at Memphis' Benjamin Hooks Public Library where she was recognized as an Upstander by Facing History and Ourselves. Her picture and her story of community involvement are included in an exhibit at the library called "Choosing to Participate."
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