Business Awards & Hall of Fame

Honorees and news from the Business Awards & Hall of Fame awards and event. Learn more here.

Video: Business Report Hall of Fame honoree Benny Alford

Benny Alford still shows up to work every day. At 80, the founder of Benny’s...

Video: Business Report Hall of Fame honoree Bob Greer

A respected figure in the insurance and banking industries, Robert Stephenson “Bob” Greer Jr....

This Baton Rouge pharma company is beating the big players at their own game

Passersby of SOLA Pharmaceuticals’ Highlandia Drive offices likely have no idea that the modest...

When the system failed her child, Renita Thomas built a new one

Renita Williams Thomas had parented five children and spent years as a pediatric nurse...

How Benny Alford rebuilt an industry around people

At 80, Benny Alford still comes to work every day at the new corporate...

Why Scott Gaudin cashed out everything to buy a bank

In 2020, Scott Gaudin put all his eggs in one basket. At the height...

Why Brian Haymon chose the riskier path

When Brian Haymon created his own grassroots, from-the-ground-up company at the age of 57,...

Meet the 2026 Business Awards & Hall of Fame honorees

Meet the six honorees who will be recognized at the Business Awards & Hall...