Louisiana Political Museum
Special Recognitions

Non-Inductee Awards

In addition to inducting honorees into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame, we also honor deserving individuals who have made a significant impact on Louisiana Politics. These select few are chosen to receive a Special Award during our Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. 

2020

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Puckett Willis

2019

Friends of Steve Scalise Award

Cameron Henry

Charles Henry

2018

Friends of Russell B. Long Award

Henry Heltz

Louisiana Political Family of Officeholders

The Braden Family

2017

Friends of Edwin W. Edwards Award

William C. “Bill” Broadhurst

 

Friends of Russell B. Long Award

James H. “Jimmy” Gill Jr.

 

Friends of John J. McKeithen Award

Gus Weill

2016

Louisiana Political Family of Officeholders

The Chehardy Family

2015

Louisiana Political Family of Officeholders

The Scott Family

2014

Louisiana Political Family of Officeholders

The Edwards Family

2013

Louisiana Political Family of Officeholders

The Chabert Family

2012

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Linda Huffman Cox

 

Friends of Jimmie Davis Award

Allen “Al” Harris

 

Louisiana Political Family of Officeholders

The Mauberret Family

2011

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Joe Arthur Sims, Sr.

 

Friends of Jimmie Davis Award

Margaret Lewis Warwick

2010

Friends of Jimmie Davis Award

Little Roy Lewis

2009

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Miles Goggans

 

Friends of Jimmie Davis Award

Chris Faser

2008

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Richard Webster Leche, Jr.

 

Friends of Jimmie Davis Award

A.J. Kent and Lillie Kent

2007

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

James Reeder and Phil Williams

 

Designation of the P.A. «Pap» Dean Exhibit Hall

Preston A. «Pap» Dean

2006

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

The Jimmie Davis Band

 

Friends of Jimmie Davis Award

B. G. Dyess

2005

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Benjamin C. Bennett and Ben Z. Grant

 

Friends of Jimmie Davis Award

Ted Stevens

 

Louisiana Young Career Politician’s Award

Tracy Young

2004

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Robert Gentry and David Pryor

 

Louisiana Young Career Politician’s Award

Robert Vincent

2003

Friends of Jimmie Davis Award

The Jimmie Davis Band

 

Louisiana Political Heritage Award

Alice Foster

 

William Prescott Foster II Memorial Award

Bernard Boudreaux and Al Lippman

2002

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Theodore «Ted» Jones

2001

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Ellis «Easy Money» Littleton

2000

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

Jay Chevalier and Marvin «Moppy» Harrell

 

Tribute to John McKeithen

Terry Reeves on behalf of John McKeithen

1999

Friends of Earl K. Long Award

W.K. Brown and Clem Huffman

 

Tribute to Jimmie Davis

Mrs. Davis on behalf of Jimmie Davis

1998

Louisiana Political Essay Contest Winners

Elementary School ~ Matthew Flynn

High School ~ Jeremy Aragon