A, in conjunction with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) State Conference, KLB hosts the Everyday Hero Awards luncheon, recognizing individuals, groups, non-profits, and businesses going the extra mile to clean up and beautify Louisiana communities. This year’s luncheon features Jennifer Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, as the keynote speaker and Courtney Hornsby, KLB Board Chair, as master of ceremonies. It will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 12 – 2 p.m., at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center.
The 2023 Everyday Heroes include:
•Yuri Cobb (Rocksey’s Young Leadership Award) Sgt. John Hattaway (Litter Enforcement Award)
•Clean Pelican (Community Improvement Award)
•LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens (Clean Biz Leadership Award)
•ExxonMobil Baton Rouge (Clean Biz Leadership Award)
•Winnsboro-Franklin Chamber of Commerce (Chamber Clean Biz Leadership Award)
•Keep Tangipahoa Beautiful (Outstanding Community Affiliate Award)
•University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Outstanding University Affiliate Award)
•Tulane Trash to Treasure (Collegiate Environmental Steward Award)
•Janet Vincent (Leaders Against Litter Award)
•Ryan Chavers (Let Louisiana Shine Volunteer Award)
•Sandra Slifer (Alice Foster Award) In addition, KLB will honor and remember the late Carla Buchholz, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and community member. Carla served on the Mandeville City Council and dedicated two decades to the Keep Mandeville Beautiful Board of Directors.