The Pope John Paul II Award, established in 1996, recognizes the stewardship exhibited by a Catholic layperson(s) of high moral character and exemplary values, who has rendered unselfish volunteer service to the institutions and programs of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The presentation is made in the fall of each year at the Catholic Foundation's Annual Foundation Dinner.

The Pope John Paul II Award is given to a deserving person or couple who has significant volunteer service to Catholic institutions in the Archdiocese of New Orleans and has high moral character. The recipient must also have exemplary values and have not only volunteer board service but hands on ministry.

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Pope John Paul II Award. Please fill out a Nomination Form and send with resume to Catholic Foundation 1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 800 New Orleans, LA 70113. For more information please call 504-310-6981. Nominations are due by Friday, May 17, 2013.

Past Award Recipients

Jack A. Andoine, M.D.
2012

Leon J. Reymond, Jr
2011

Deacon Everett Williams
2010

Betty V. Lauricella
2009

Michael O. Read
2008

Mary Ann Valentino
2007

Mary Jane and John Becker
2005

Anne M. Milling
2004

Dr. Norman and Blanche Francis
2003

Elmo J. Cerise*
2002

Paul* and Jane Nalty
2001

Alden J. "Doc" Laborde
2000

Juliet Maquar
1999

Honorable Lindy Boggs
1998

Frank Walk*
1997

Joseph Childress*
1996

* denotes deceased