On the nomination of the citizens of Ascension Parish this prestigious award recognizes these individuals for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to our community. These community leaders have distinguished themselves, their families, and Ascension Parish and have made a significant and lasting difference in the overall development and quality of life in Ascension Parish during its 200 years of history.

This award was presented April 20, 2007 during the Ascension Parish Bicentennial Celebration, with gratitude from the citizens of Ascension Parish.


James Abadie, Sr. Chef John Folse Victor Maurin
Larry Babin Adlard Gautreaux Pegram J. Mire, Sr.
Anona Banker Leon S. "Bubber" Geismar, Sr. Cliff Neese, Sr.
Linden E. Bentley Joseph "Tee-Joe" Gonzales Francis T. Nicholls
L. P. Bourque Regina Lyons Hood Joe "King" Oliver
Van & Grace Broussard Kathe Hambrick Jackson E. J. Ourso
Ron Capone Leonard Julien Sam Pasqua
Evans Casso Steve Juneau Francois Marie Prevost, M. D.
Cassandra McWilliams Chandler Duncan F. Kenner Rev. Angel de Revillagodos
Pierre Chauvin Pierre Caliste Landry Roland J. Robert
O. J. Daigle Trasimond Landry Kerney Sheets
J. N. "Nick" Delaune Forrest Lanoux Earl A. Schexnayder, M. D.
William Donaldson M. Paul LeBlanc J. Leo Stevens
W. P. "Tiggy" Duplessis Percy LeBlanc, M. D. James H. Thibaut
William Edenborn Jacob Lemann Hickley Waguespack, Sr.
Amos Favorite, Sr. Albert J. "A. J." Lousteau, Jr. Robert Penn Warren
Pearl "Peggy" Fields John H. Lowery, M. D. Claiborne Williams
Sister Marie Fogarty Sidney A. Marchand