THE LOUISIANA HONORS
An Award Ceremony established by UGN to honor outstanding individuals across the state of Louisiana in the fields of Music, Politics, Community Service, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Religious Leadership and more. The overall goal of this vision extends towards drawing various cultures together in celebration of their meaningful contributions.
LOUISIANA HONORS NOMINATION GUIDELINES
- Nominees must be residents of the State of Louisiana.
- Nominees must have active links to their work, inclusive of Bios, website, social media pages et cetera
- Music Nominations must be works published between January 2020 to December 2021 and available for streaming and purchase.
- No explicit lyrics or content will be accepted.
- Nomination Period will be from March 15th - April 30th
- Finalists will be announced the following month.
- General Public will have from May 1st until June 1st to vote in the respective categories.
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We are so ready to honor greatness!
AWARD CATEGORIES
SPECIAL AWARDS
At the first Annual Louisiana Honors these outstanding individuals will be recipients of Special Awards for their great contributions to the development and growth of their artform. In each following year the awards named after these great persons will be given to an individual, group or organization that has accomplished a similar level of success.
- Sean Keys- Honorary Award for Excellence in Music
- Wayne Toups - Honorary Award for Outstanding Achievements in Cajun Music
- Roi Anthony- Honorary Award for Outstanding Achievements in Southern Soul Music
- Lt. Governor Nungesser - Honorary Award for Outstanding Achievement Above and Beyond for Louisiana
- Syrita Steib- Honorary Award for Outstanding Achievement in Racial Inequality
- Dr. Tim Fontenot-Honorary Award for Outstanding Achievement in Spiritual Unity
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS
- Outstanding Service in Healthcare Award
- Outstanding Religious Leader of the Year Award
- Outstanding Community Service Award
- Woman of Excellence Award
- Radio Personality of the Year Award
- Tv Personality of the Year Award
- Top Cajun Creole Restaurant Award
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Louisiana Mayor of the Year Award
- Louisiana Veteran of the Year Award
MUSIC AWARD CATEGORIES
- Independent R&B Male Artist of the Year
- Independent R&B Female Artist of the Year
- Independent Country & Western Artist of the Year Male
- Independent Country & Western Artist of the Year Female
- Independent Cajun Artist of the Year Male
- Independent Cajun Artist of the Year Female
- Independent Zydeco Artist of the Year Male
- Independent Zydeco Artist of the Year Female
- Independent Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Male
- Independent Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Female
- Independent Christian/Gospel Artist of the Year Male
- Independent Christian/Gospel Artist of the Year Female
Do you know someone we should consider?
Complete the Nomination Form below.
" LOUISIANA HONOREES"
Dr. Tim Fontenot
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser
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Syrita Steib
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SEAN KEYS
EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC
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ROI ANTHONY
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WAYNE TOUPS
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