The Assistance League of El Paso presented Susan Eisen, president and founder of Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry and Watches, with its ALEP Award. Eisen was honored for her support of the philanthropic work of the Assistance League over the past 15 years. She holds a Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America and a Certified Gemologist Appraiser certificate from the American Gem Society and was awarded the title of Master Gemologist Appraiser by the American Society of Appraisers—a title held by only six other people in Texas and 45 in the entire United States.