Louisiana Distinctions

Louisiana is layered in culture and ready for global commerce.

Each year, LGLE presents recognitions to a Louisiana city, region and parish. These distinctions are recognitions, not awards.

City of Cultural Distinction

New Orleans

Dr. Jenny Mains, Special Advisor to the Mayor for International Partnerships and Strategic Economic Development

Region of Francophone Distinction

Acadiana, with Lafayette as anchor city

Scott Feehan, Executive Director, Festival International de Louisiane

Parish of Global Commerce Distinction

Iberia Parish

Recognition presented in Paris

African Nation of Diaspora Distinction

Ghana

Recognition presented in Paris

The Artwork

Painted in Jeanerette

Each Distinction is represented by a painting by Gilliam Joseph, an artist from the Railroad Avenue Historic Cultural District in Jeanerette, Louisiana.