Thomas H. Scott Awards

Bayou DeSiard Title Company, MOEbiz, Wagner Logistics, and Graphic Packaging International were honored with Thomas H. Scott Awards of Excellence during a reception held Tuesday, June 4 at the Monroe Civic Center. In addition, three businesses received special Judge’s awards. KTVE-KARD was awarded the Spirit of Community Award, Acadian Ambulance Service the Spirit of Life Award and the Spirit of Resiliency Award was presented to The Salvation Army of Northeast Louisiana. The selections came from forty-seven nominations for the prestigious awards, which honors companies making significant contributions to the Ouachita parish economy through capital improvements, expansion, job creation, and community involvement during 2018/2019. This year’s nominees collectively employ 4,165 people in Ouachita parish and made capital investments of over $291 million. The Thomas H. Scott Awards of Excellence Reception is hosted by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and the University of Louisiana at Monroe’s College of Business. Presenting sponsor for the event is Strauss Interests. Additional sponsors for the reception are: Allen, Green and Williamson, CrossKeys Bank, Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC, IberiaBank, KTVE/KARD, Origin Bank, Bayou Life Magazine, Scott Powerline and Utility Equipment, LLC, Lagniappe Media, Patty Stewart Photography, Progressive Bank, The News-Star, The ULM College of Business, the City of Monroe and the Radio People. Some photos courtesy of Patty Stewart Photography.