Partnership Awards | Lake Charles, LA

Legacy Awards

Each year during National Travel & Tourism Week, President/CEO Kyle Edmiston and the Visit Lake Charles team recognizes tourism industry professionals who make powerful contributions to Southwest Louisiana through the Legacy Awards. The work of these leaders range from community development and cultural programming to hosting events or playing integral roles in strengthening the tourism industry as a whole.

Hospitality Arts & Tourism Award

Randy Partin President of Arts Council of Southwest Louisiana

Lasting Impression Award

Sam Moore, Head Baseball Coach at Sulphur High School

Public Service Award

Ronnie Johns, Chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board

Jan Hardey presented Tourism Lifetime Service Award by Kyle Edmiston

2022 Tourism Lifetime Service Award

Mayor Bob Hardey's, Former Mayor of Westlake accepted by wife, Jan Hardey

2022 Sports Partner of the Year Award

Joey Odom, Owner of Sports Productions of Louisiana

Larry Avery presented The Chair's Cup by Willie Mount and Kyle Edmiston

2022 Chair’s Cup Award

Larry Avery, Co-founder of Crying Eagle Brewing Company presented with Board Chair Willie Mount

Shelley Johnson Tourism Leadership Award

Jill Kidder, President/CEO of Louisiana Travel Association presented with former SWLA CVB President

ROSE AWARDS

During National Travel and Tourism Week, May 1 - 7, 2022, Visit Lake Charles highlights team members in the hospitality community who make the area shine by the excellent service that they provide on a consistent basis to visitors to Southwest Louisiana. The hospitality professionals below were recognized on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the inaugural R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards.