Louisiana Legends
Louisiana Legends

 

Nineteenth Annual

Louisiana Legends Awards Gala

and Silent Auction

April 30, 2009

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riends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting with Gov. Bobby and First Lady Supriya Jindal serving as honorary co-chairs, announce the 2009 Louisiana Legends Honorees:

Each year Friends of LPB honors outstanding Louisiana citizens who have distinguished themselves in a variety of disciplines including writing, art, entertainment, politics, public service and athletics. This year’s honorees include retired NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion Terry Bradshaw; retired president of the United Negro College Fund and former Congressman William H. Gray; community leader and philanthropist Joy Nalty Hodges; former Dean of Legislature House of Representatives member and Father of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts Jimmy D. Long; former senior editor of the Wall Street Journal and acclaimed author Ken Wells.

The gala serves as a fundraiser for Friends of LPB with proceeds going to support the quality programming and educational services provided by LPB. The event will be held at the elegant Old State Capitol in downtown Baton Rouge.

The evening begins with a champagne reception, a fabulous buffet dinner with silent auction viewing throughout the evening featuring some unique and wonderful items donated by the 2009 Honorees themselves and by Louisiana businesses. The awards ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m. with a champagne and dessert reception following.

 

Corporate sponsorships are available for next year.
Contact the Friends of LPB office at 225-767-4227 in the Baton Rouge area
or 800-272-8161, ext. 4227.

 

 

GALA STARS
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Louisiana
Louisiana Lottery Corporated
Louisiana Lottery Corporation

Louisiana School

Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts

Northwestern State University

Northwestern State University

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University

Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital

Coy's Contemporary Cuisine

 

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

Hancock Bank

Hancock Bank


 

GALA PATRONS

Acadian Ambulance Service

Capital One

Christus Health

Cleco Corporation

Equitas Capital Advisors, Inc.

Terry and Donna Ewing

Gilchrist Construction

Gray Plantation, Inc.

The Harper Firm

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Industrial Specialty Contractors, LLC

John Paul Mitchell Systems

Kleinpeter Farms Dairy

Long Law Firm

James and Lynn Moore

Nicholls State University Foundation

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

The Patrón Spirits Company

Phelps Dunbar

Bob and Sue Rainer

RoyOMartin

Southern University System

Squire Creek Country Club

University of Louisiana System Foundation


EVENT DONORS

 

Thank you to Our 2009 Legends Event Donors

All About Flowers, Baton Rouge

American Business Systems, Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Coca Cola Bottling Company

Beer Industry League of Louisiana

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ewing

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cole Gahagan, Jr.

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Mr. and Mrs. Kris Kirkpatrick

Kenny Kleinpeter

Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge

Mockler Beverage Company

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pierce

Ariane O'Pry, Legends Portrait Artist

Taylor Clark Gallery

Wampold Companies

Dr. and Mrs. Randall Webb

WRKF Public Radio

Kim Zabbia