About the Award

The Ascendant Alumni Award is given to a recent graduate (five years or less) of Leadership Austin’s Emerge or Essential programs who has demonstrated community leadership in a manner that exhibits the honoree’s commitment to the core values of Leadership Austin: Equity, Relationships, and Learning.

Eboni Trice

Essential 40-2019

Ebonie Trice is a native of Gary, IN who relocated to Austin, TX in 2011. In July 2014, Ebonie founded Mission Accomplished, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in need. Mission Accomplished serves the Greater Austin area. Mission Accomplished primary program is Operation Clean Clothes where we provide a FREE mobile laundry service to individuals experiencing homelessness. While running Mission Accomplished, Ebonie attends college to further her education and skills. She’s a recent graduate of Austin Community College and a current student at Texas State University. Ebonie’s goal is to become a social worker with intentions to help dismantle systems that hinder individuals from living healthy, prosperous, and stable lives. 

When not running a company and going to class, Ebonie enjoys reading, binge-watching action movies, spending time with loved ones, meeting like-minded people, and riding her motorcycle.