NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes , R-East Brainerd, has been named a recipient of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) 2026 Elected Women of Excellence Award.1
The Elected Women of Excellence Award recognizes women serving in elected office at the state and local levels who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to public service. Honorees are recognized for their contributions to their communities, leadership in public office and efforts to create opportunities for future generations of women to serve.
