2007
9th Annual Juried Member's Show:
First Place People's Choice
"Peoples' Favorite Artist" trophy2009 1th Annual Member's Show:
2nd Place Artists' Choice
2010 AAI PleinAir:
1st Place Judge's Award
12th Annual Juried Member's Show:
Honorable Mention Judge's Award
2012 Annual DVAC Juried Member's Show
2nd Place
2013 Annual DVAC Juried Festival of The Arts
2nd Place
2014 Annual DVAC Juried Member's Show
1st Place
2015 Annual DVAC Juried Festival of The Arts
1st Place
2016 DVAC Festival of The Arts Juried Show
2nd Place
"California Gold", was chosen by California Senator Mike Morrell for inclusion into the 2015-2016 California Contemporary Art Collection exhibit at the State Capitol, where it was displayed for two years. "California Gold" can now be viewed at her gallery at: 123 No. Harvard Street Hemet, CA.
Elena was also nominated for Senator Morrell’s 2015 Women of Distinction in recognition of her community involvement with the Diamond Valley Arts Council and the revitalization of downtown Hemet.