Elinor Awan married Vincent Ostrom in Los Angeles, California.
On June 11, 1954, Elinor Awan united with Vincent Ostrom in marriage— a partnership that would profoundly impact her personal and professional life. Their marriage set the stage for a lifetime of scholarly collaborations, including the formation of the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University. The couple's integrated approach to economics and policy research reinforced each other's work, showcasing how personal relationships can fuel intellectual achievements.