Honored Professional Women  

In 1996, Elaine received the Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.  She was recognized for her ability to present topics of critical importance to her audience, her scholarship, her community service and her dynamic style.   A year later, she was selected as one of the “Madison 100” . . . the people who, through their brains, talent, clout and charisma really make things happen in this city.”  In 1998, Elaine received the Professional Achievement Award given by her Alma Mater for an individual who has demonstrated noteworthy success/contributions, and outstanding scholarship. In 2000, she won the prestigious Faculty Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, recognizing her for her individual work with students. 

 In 2002, the business students at Edgewood College created the first student sponsored excellence in teaching award.  To give the award life and meaning, they wanted to name it after an exemplar in the field of teaching and mentoring.  The Estervig-Beaubien Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award was “created in honor of Professor Elaine Estervig Beaubien, whose dedication, energy and enthusiasm have inspired her students and colleagues for many years.”  In addition to having the award named after her, she was the award’s first recipient.  This award will be presented every year by the Edgewood Business Association in recognition of excellence in teaching and mentoring.

In addition: Who's Who of Colleges and Universities, 1971,Outstanding Young Woman of America, 1983, Who's Who in the Midwest, 1984.