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
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
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