Laura was named as an "Unsung Hero" of Sevier County by The Mountain Press. (2008)
Voted as "One of the Top Stories of 2008" on The Style Show (WBIR) (2008)
Story was featured on Live at Five Show (WBIR) interviewed by Beth Haynes (2008)
Maleka was picked as one the Top Ten Amazing Kids in East TN. (2008)
Front page of The Mountain Press Newspaper for Inspirational Stories (2008)
Maleka was given "Person of Character" award from Tn.School for the Blind (2005)
