Feb. 22
February 5, 2007
Bernice Hughes
February 7, 2007The Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce recently gathered at Nicholls State University’s Cotillion Ballroom to salute its top businesses.
Duplantis Design Group was named the organization’s Member of the Year, and Rouse’s Supermarket was given the Business of the Year award.
In addition, the 2006 Teenager of the Year†was presented to Joshua Stroud, a senior at E.D. White Catholic High.†The 2006 Frank Kennedy Citizen of the Year award was presented to Kathleen Gros.† And Evelyn Duncan†received the C. Lindy and Mary Anne Delaune Hoffmann’s Music’s Unsung Hero Award.††
The Chairman’s Award was presented to Vickie Cancienne, while Liz Arceneaux received President’s Award. Ambassador of the Year honors were presented to Vickie Cancienne.
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Member of the Year
Duplantis Design Group was awarded the Thibodaux Chamber’s Member of the Year award.†Pictured from left are: Gary Palmer, immediate past chairman of the board of directors, Stephen Viguerie David Duplantis and Ricky Galloway of Duplantis Design Group and Matthew Block, 2007 chairman of the board.
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Business of the Year
Rouse’s Supermarket was presented the Thibodaux Chamber’s Business of the Year Award.†Pictured from left are: Gary Palmer, immediate past chairman, Mandy Rouse, Allison Rouse, Nick Acosta, Cindy Acosta, Tim Acosta of Rouse’s Supermarket†and Matthew Block, 2007 chairman of the board.
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2007 Board of Directors
Member’s of the Thibodaux Chamber’s 2007 Board of Directors include, seated from left: Kathy Benoit, president; Norman Loeske, chairman-elect; Darlene Rodrigue; Matthew Block, 2007 chairman of the board; Julie Barrilleaux;†standing from left: Gary Palmer, 2006 chairman of the board; Dr. J.B. Stroud, vice chairman; Terry Albert; Ronnie Lefort, treasurer; Dr. Sonya Premeaux, secretary; Cindy Poskey; Earl Hernandez; and Rodney Knight.†Not pictured are:†Randy Barrios, Beau Brooks, Mark Kearns, Joanne Matthews, Dr. Beau Porche, Justin Rodrigue and Charles Caillouet.
