Elizabeth Boyer was a staunch advocate for women’s rights. As a lobbyist for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), she was frequently invited to appear before committees of the United States Senate and House of Representatives. She was the founding president of the Women’s Equity Action League, a national women’s rights organization that was integral in the outlawing of gender discrimination in education. The group established the Elizabeth Boyer Award, a national achievement award for women who support issues of importance to women. The award has been bestowed upon such notable women as former first lady Betty Ford.