GreenScreenTV, a full-service video, film and television production company, has changed its name to Launch Media and moved to the Celtic Media Centre Studios.
AWARDS/HONORS
Antares Technology Solutions has been named by Microsoft to its Inner Circle Partner program for Application Lifecycle Management. Antares is the first company in Louisiana selected for this recognition. Antares’ inclusion is based on more than 22 years spent developing successful enterprise applications using their knowledge and skill of ALM. Membership in the elite Microsoft Inner Circle group recognizes partners whose commitment to clients is shown through their dedication in achieving customer satisfaction by delivering innovative technology solutions to help solve complex business problems, reduce costs and implement process improvements.
Associated Grocers has earned another Golden Penguin Award from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association, which hosts March National Frozen Food Month and June Dairy Month promotions each year. The Golden Penguin Award symbolizes excellence in successful merchandising and promotion in the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, and this is the first time Associated Grocers has received back-to-back Golden Penguin Awards. They will receive both awards in recognition of “one of the best promotions” nationwide at the NFRA’s convention, which will be held in Washington, D.C. on October 20th of this year.
The International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation has selected a paper written by Carol Carter, associate director of LSU’s Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute, to be read at the conference in November in Madrid, Spain. Carter’s paper, “The Challenge of Female Entrepreneurship Education: Impact of Self-Perception when Assessing Entrepreneurship Training Programs,” was written as part of one of her human resource education Ph.D. classes.
LaPorte Sehrt Romig Hand CPAs has been named as one of 92 “All Star Accounting Firms” in the nation by INSIDE Public Accounting, an independent national industry newsletter. Selection of All Star firms is based on firm performance in specific areas of practice management. LSRH is the only firm in Louisiana named to the list and ranks third in the country for growth among non-national CPA firms.
Lois Holden has been named to the Board of Directors for Keep Louisiana Beautiful. KLB is a volunteer-based service organization dedicated to a healthy and litter-free Louisiana.
Make It Right Foundation has received the Louisiana Architectural Foundation’s Patron of Architecture Award for its role as a catalyst for redevelopment of the Lower 9th Ward and for its focus on sustainable design. The award is for groups or individuals whose good works have encouraged, fostered or promoted public understanding and appreciation of quality in Louisiana architecture.
Sandi McGrew, fitness manager of St. James Place retirement community, has been selected to serve on the International Council on Aging’s Visioning Board. The ICAA supports professionals who develop wellness and fitness facilities for adults over the age of 50. McGrew was chosen for her 20 years of experience in the fitness industry as well as her dedication to the health and well being of older adults.
Sharon Cole, site director for Dow Chemical Company’s Louisiana operations, has been appointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal to the new Louisiana Innovation Council. The 31-member board is charged with shaping the state’s innovation-based vision for developing the state’s work force.
PHILANTHROPY
The Entergy Charitable Foundation has awarded nearly $725,000 in grants to 20 Louisiana nonprofit organizations, nearly 75% of their total donation of $981,723 to 51 organizations throughout Entergy’s operating area. The largest Louisiana grant, $355,000, went to Teach for America and will fund 650 teachers working in public schools throughout south Louisana.
Gerry Lane Enterprises was presented a plaque for their membership in the LSU Foundation’s Laureate Society, which consists of donors who have donated more than $100,000 to LSU for academics through the LSU Foundation.
