Hall of Fame
Each year (Past Inductees), the Center recognizes up to four Louisiana women who have made contributions to our state, nation and world by inducting them into the Louisiana Center for Women and Government Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place in the spring and has had distinguished speakers (Past Key Note Speakers).
2008 Honorees, include:
Hall of Fame Inductees:
Phyllis Taylor (New Orleans), nominated by Region 1 (Bayou Region)
Sandy Rosenthal (New Orleans), nominated by Region 2 (New Orleans)
Dr. Dolores Spikes (Baton Rouge), nominated by Region 3 (Capital Area)
Kitty DeGree (Monroe), nominated by Region 8 (Northeast Louisiana)
Blue Ribbon Award:
WWL Morning Show, Eric Paulsen and Sally Ann Roberts, hosts;
nominated by Region 1 (Bayou Region)
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, first woman Governor and first woman
Public Service Commissioner and Chair