Awards

Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens LLC has found success by fostering a family atmosphere and being motivated by standards not involving money.

The Pangburn Group Inc. fosters a culture that’s about wanting to make employees stay, rather than simply work.

GMFS Mortgage has created a winning formula by embracing change, listening to employees and giving back to the Baton Rouge community.

The Business Report team and its sister magazines 225 and inRegister were honored with 10 national awards for editorial excellence.

It was a roller coaster year for the Baton Rouge Top 100 private companies, with more companies reporting revenue declines than gains.

Women in Business 2021: Honoring 9 women leaders who are making a significant difference in Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Paula P. Davis is a state Representative for House District 69 as well as a commercial real estate agent.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Yolanda J. Dixon, secretary of the Louisiana Senate, first began working in the state senate in 1988.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Vanessa Graham launched her own financial management firm, providing services to small and mid-sized businesses.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Susanne Hall, after working with Tabasco, began her 25-year career with Coca-Cola in 1996.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Stephanie Manson has spent 23 years at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, including nearly three years as COO.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Yvette Marsh oversees all aspects of human resources for the 83-employee LSU Foundation.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Kenya Messer has helped guide Louisiana's independent colleges and universities through the pandemic.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Dianna Payton, using innovative methods to tackle the YWCA's mission, attracted a $2 million philanthropic gift.

2021 Influential Women in Business: Sasha Thackaberry, since arriving at LSU in 2018, has grown the university's online enrollment from 800 to more than 3,500 students.

2021 Business Awards and Hall of Fame: Honoring four Baton Rouge business leaders and two homegrown companies that embraced risk-taking on the journey to success.

Business Hall of Fame: Homer Knost played a role in the launching of more than 100 companies in his 80-year business career, including Arkel International.

Business Hall of Fame: From humble beginnings, chef John Folse parlayed the lessons of honoring commitments and hard work into an international brand.

Businessperson of the Year: Rejecting those who said the idea wouldn’t work, Brandon Landry has built Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux into a restaurant powerhouse.

Young Businessperson of the Year: Nick Speyrer, fueled by a strong work ethic, has grown Emergent Method into a major player in the project management space.