CELEBRATING THEIR LIVES AND LEGACIES
Remembering Our Louisiana Legends
Honoring the lives and lasting contributions of Louisiana Legends who have left a meaningful mark on our state and its people.
LOUISIANA LEGENDS SPOTLIGHT
Honoring Beth Courtney
A look back at a special moment from the 2022 Louisiana Legends Gala, where Beth Courtney was recognized for her remarkable contributions to Louisiana. Revisit the evening as she is introduced, receives her award and shares a few words during this special recognition.
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Dale Brown
This segment from the 2014 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Dale Brown accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend.
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Skip Bertman
This segment from the 2000 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Skip Bertman accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend.
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Memorials
Remembering the Louisiana Legends who have passed away and whose contributions continue to be part of our state’s story.
2022
Beth Courtney
2018
Theodore "Ted" Jones
Sybil Morial
2017
James Moncus
Dee Dee Reilly
Toni Stephenson
2015
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
Rolland Golden
2014
Dale Brown
Mary Frey Eaton
Honorable Murphy J. "Mike" Foster, Jr.
2013
O. Delton Harrison
Ellis Marsalis
2012
Mickey Gilley
Richard Zuschlag
2011
Norman V. Kinsey
Jerry Stovall
2010
Louis J. Michot
Marjorie Morrison
Charles “Buddy” Roemer
Willis Reed
2009
Joy Nalty Hodges
Honorable Jimmy D. Long, Sr.
2008
Lt. Gen. John Spencer Hardy
Ben Kleinpeter
2007
Leah Chase
Kevin P. Reilly, Sr.
Matilda Gray Stream
Honorable David C. Treen
2006
Chairman Earl Barbry, Sr.
Ambassador James Joseph
Virginia Shehee
2005
Coach Paul Dietzel
Coach Sue Gunter
Roy O. Martin, Jr.
William Clifford Smith
2004
Ron Zappe
2003
Stephen Ambrose
Charles W. McCoy
2002
Lou Brock
Ella Brennan
Archbishop Philip M. Hannan
Bert Turner
2001
Marc Breaux
2000
Coach Skip Bertman
Kitty Carlisle Hart
Alden J. "Doc" Laborde
John Peter Laborde
1999
Jimmy Taylor
1998
Victor Bussie
Clyde Connell
Blaine Kern
Honorable John McKeithen
Allen Toussaint
1997
Willie Davenport
Robert Rucker
1996
Dr. Joy Browne
Shirley Ann Grau
Coach Eddie Robinson
1995
Honorable Lindy Boggs
Lod Cook
Percy Sledge
1994
Chef Paul Prudhomme
A. Hays Town
1993
Pete Fountain
Rex Reed
Honorable John Minor Wisdom
1991
Gen. Robert H. Barrow, U.S.M.C. (Ret.)
Michael E. DeBakey, M.D.
Al Hirt
Bob Petit
George Rodrigue
1990
Gene Callahan
Honorable Jimmie Davis
Ernest J. Gaines
Honorable Russell Long
Justin Wilson