Established in 1996, the Saint John Paul II Award celebrates individuals whose selfless service and inspiring generosity have made a lasting impact on the ministries and programs of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
2024: Gayle Benson
2023: Joseph† and Sue Ellen Canizaro
2022: Klara Cvitanovich
2021: Lloyd and Jan Tate
2019: Peter R. Quirk
2018: Miles Gordon Stevens, III†
2017: Sharon Ryan Rodi
2016: Marilyn Quirk
2015: Anne and Jack Dardis
2014: Honorable Jay C. Zainey
2013: John P. Laborde†
2012: Jack A. Andonie, M.D.
2011: Leon J. Reymond, Jr.
2010: Deacon Everett Williams†
2009: Betty V. Lauricella
2008: Michael O. Read
2007: Mary Ann Valentino†
2006: Mary Jane and John† Becker
2004: Anne M. Milling
2003: Blanche† and Dr. Norman Francis
2002: Elmo J. Cerise, M.D.†
2001: Jane and Paul† Nalty
2000: Alden J. "Doc" Laborde†
1999: Juliette Maquar†
1998: Honorable Lindy Boggs†
1997: Frank Walk†
1996: Joseph Childress†
† Deceased