Acadiana Arts Award
Jim Foret (2000)
Abbey Players (2000)
Bonnie Camos (2000)
Bob F. Wright (1999)
Kathy Ball (1998)
Kathy Reed (1998)
Acadiana Symphony Women's League (1998)
The Artists' Alliance (1997)
David Fox (1997)
Beth Fein Verret (1997)
Cissy Whipp (1997)
Dennis Paul Williams (1996)
Diane Wright Hoffpauer (1996)
Herman Mhire (1996)
Albert Hartiens (1996)
Debbie Hargrave (1996)
Susan Hester Edmunds (1996)

Arts in Business Award
Jefferson Street Market (2000)
Café des Amis (1999)

Arts in Education Award
Caroline Ancelet (2000)
Connie McDonald (1999)

Folk Heritage Award
Rebecca Henry (2000)
Paul “Lil' Buck" Sinegal (1999)
Michael Doucet (1998)
Alphones “Bois-Sec" Ardoin (1997)
Hadley J. Castille (1996)
“Nonc" Allie Young (1996)
Gladys Clark (1996)

Distinguished Artist Award
Zachary Richard (2000)
Sonny Landreth (1999)
William H. Chapman Nyaho (1998)
Pat Mire (1997)
Xiao-Lu Li (1996)

Lifetime Achievement Award
Ernest J. Gaines (1999)
Mary Alice Fontenot (1998)
Wilbert Guillory (1997)
Gertrude LeBlanc (1996)

Outstanding Achievement in the Arts
Neil Nehrbass (1992)
Melinda Roy (1991)
Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1990)
Dickie Landry (1989)
Debbie Fleming Caffery (1988)
Clifton Chenier (1987)
Bill & Muriel Moreland (1986)
Brian Edward Schexnayder (1985)

Outstanding Use of the Arts in Education
Lafayette Parish High School Arts Academy (1992)
Lafayette Middle School (1992, 1990)
Broadmoor Elementary School (1992, 1991, 1990)
Acadian Middle School (1991, 1988, 1987, 1986)
Northside Senior High School (1991, 1990, 1989)
Ascension Day School (1989, 1988, 1987)
Scott Middle School (1988)
Ridge Elementary School (1988)
Comeaux High School (1987)
Our Lady of Fatima (1986)
St. Thomas More (1986)

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
Lurnice Begnaud (1992)
Velma Clement (1991)
James Edmunds (1990)
Drs. May & Roger Waggoner (1989)
Jean Hurley (1988)
John Fiero (1987)
Marion LeBoeuf (1986)

Outstanding Public Servant
Dr. Al Simon (1992)
Mayor Dud Lastrapes (1991, 1986)
Phil Lank (1990)
Lynn Guidry (1989)
Marguerite Lyle (1988)
Colleen Andrus (1987)

Cher Ami
Liz DeJean (1992)
Judith Landry (1991)
Annette Myers (1990)
Kirby Pecot (1989)
Darrellyn Burts (1988)
Walter & Ann Dobie (1987)
Jeanie Rush (1986)

Outstanding Use of Local Art
USL (1992)
Dr. Gary & Mrs. Joan Marotta (1991)
Lafayette Regional Airport Commission (1990)
“The Magic Bus" (1989)
Sylvia & Warren Lowe (1988)
Diocese of Lafayette (1987)

Star Award
Small Business: Van Eaton & Romero (1992)
Large Business: First National Bank (1992)
Small Business: Van Eaton & Romero (1991)
Large Business: Lafayette Coca-Cola (1991)
Small Business: ARCO (1990)
Large Business: Allen & Gooch (1990)
Small Business: Exploration Company of Louisiana (1989)
Large Business: First National Bank (1989)
Small Business: Mulate's (1988)
Small Business: Charley G's (1988)
Large Business: First National Bank (1988)
Large Business: Holidome (1988)
Small Business: Rogers & Co. (1987)
Large Business: Acadiana Bottling (1987)

C. Thomas Boozer Memorial: Outstanding Musical Service to the Church
Carolyn Travis Gibson (1991)
George Boylston Brown (1990)
Michael Goudeau (1989)

Media Award
Agnes DeRouen (1992)
Times of Acadiana (1991)

Gone But Not Forgotten
Ann LeJeune (1992)
Edwin McGlasson, Jr. (1991)

Arts Advocacy
Carol Ross (1991)