Past Honorees

The Angel Award Database is an archive of all those who have received the award since its inception in 1995. Click a year below to learn about our Angels.

Jackie Silverman

New Orleans, 2014
After working with homeless families in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Silverman founded the New Orl...
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Hillary Sirmon

Monroe, 2024
Hillary has worked tirelessly to ensure that all children play as one. Her son, Benjamin was born with a rare disease, C...
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John Smith

Baton Rouge, 2013
Smith is the vice president for programs at 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge. In that capacity, he serves more than 50...
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Lucas Speilfogel

Baton Rouge, 2021
Lucas is the founder of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, an organization that reaches children in elementary, middle and...
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Dr. Annie Spell

Lafayette, 2024
Dr. Annie Wingate Spell is a true advocate and voice for children, especially those who have been victims of sexual trau...
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Audry Bernard Spencer

Lafayette, 2018
Audry Bernard Spencer’s roots in Crowley have inspired her to work selflessly for its children – a commitment that h...
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Elaine Spivy

Shreveport, 2003
Few of the 37 foster children who have been fortunate enough to come under Elaine Spivy’s wing would fit most peopleâ€...
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Syrita Steib

New Orleans, 2020
After 10 years of incarceration, Syrita Steib founded Operation Restoration to support currently and formerly incarcerat...
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Carolyn Stewart

Shreveport, 2007
Stewart and her husband Don have dedicated their lives to the welfare of some of the state's most challenging foster and...
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Deedee Suthon

New Orleans, 2008
A volunteer for more than 50 years, Suthon created programs at the New Orleans YWCA to serve women and children who were...
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Derrick Tabb

New Orleans, 2011
Derrick Tabb created the Roots of Music program to teach middle school-aged students music, discipline, and education th...
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