The Louisiana Business Excellence Awards are an opportunity for LABI to honor exemplary individuals and companies in the state who demonstrate commitment and contributions to Louisiana’s business climate while also playing an integral role in their local communities’ growth and sustainability. Nominations will close on Friday, August 14, 2026.
To nominate a company or an individual, please fill out the required fields below.
The Louisiana Business Excellence Awards
The Ed Steimel Achievement Award: Honors long-standing membership in and service to LABI and recognizes individuals who have committed extraordinary time and effort to improve the quality of life in Louisiana.
Free Enterprise Champions: Honors individuals who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate and their local communities. Categories include Businessperson, Young Businessperson (under age 40)
Companies of the Year: Recognizes outstanding achievement among Louisiana companies. Categories include Companies with less than 100 employees, Companies with More than 100 employees
Economic Development Partner(s) of the Year: This category recognizes exceptional leadership by an economic development or business organization.
Workforce Innovator(s) of the Year: Honors individuals or organizations which have provided substantial innovations or contributions to workforce development in Louisiana. The award recognizes those who have excelled in creating, implementing or supporting a high-caliber education and/or workforce development initiative aligned with closing the employment gap.
Manufacturer of the Year: Celebrates a manufacturer whose commitment to innovation, investment and job creation has strengthened Louisiana’s economy, advanced the industry and created lasting opportunities for its workforce and community.
Executive of the Year: Spotlights an outstanding executive whose leadership, business achievements and commitment to community have strengthened their organization, advanced Louisiana’s business climate and contributed to a stronger, more competitive economy.
