jambalaya festival association
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Jambalaya Festival Association
19671st President: Steve Juneau
1968President: Clarance Berteau
Jambalaya Champion: George FairchildQueen: Linda Collison Comeaux
1969President: J.C. “Cobby” Walker
Jambalaya Champion: Ulton DiezQueen: Cheryl Piper Fredric
1970President: John Goldsmith
Jambalaya Champion: Donnie MireQueen: Lynn Mayon Parker
1971President: John D. Gonzales
Jambalaya Champion: Edward Braud IIIQueen: Wanda Bourgeois Gautreau
1972President: John D. Gonzales
Jambalaya Champion: Authur LessardQueen: Charmaine Richard Biossat
Presidents Royalty Winners
1973President: John C. Kling
Jambalaya Champion: John GrahamQueen: Dawn Bourque Soileau
1974President: John C. “Juba” Diez
Jambalaya Champion: Milton “Tibby” LambertQueen: Patti Mazoch Lambert
1975President: Teddy Ray Rushing
Jambalaya Champion: Benoit BraudQueen: Jane Gonzales Bates
1976President: M. Paul LeBlanc
Jambalaya Champion: Authur LessardQueen: Bonnie Waguespack Simpson
1977President: M. Paul LeBlanc
Jambalaya Champion: Norman MelanconQueen: Susan Babin Minvielle
1978President: M. Paul LeBlanc
Jambalaya Champion: Mathew “ Dee” GautreauQueen: Debbie Delatte Waguespack
1979President: Leon S. “Bubber” Geismar
Jambalaya Champion: Donnie MireQueen: Marie Mire Daigle
1980President: Nora Lee Ricca
Jambalaya Champion: Norbert LoupeQueen: Sha McGowan
1981President: Pegram Mire, Jr.
Jambalaya Champion: Richard DeBateQueen: Deenie Wright Schexnaydre
King: M. Paul LeBlancNora Lee Ricca Award: Iris “Pie” Lanoux
1982President: Larry Savell
Jambalaya Champion: Norbert LoupeQueen: Susie Capell
King: John D. GonzalesNora Lee Ricca Award: Dalton Marchand
1983President: Estelle Capenter
Jambalaya Champion: Norbert LoupeQueen: Deenie Karen Crawford Webre
King: Dalton MarchandNora Lee Ricca Award: Mary Ann Keller
1984President: Frank P. Fredric
Jambalaya Champion: Black BreauxQueen: Bridgett Landry Simoneaux
King: Leon S. “Bubber” GeismarNora Lee Ricca Award: Elsie Walker
1985President: Leon S. “Bubber” GeismarJambalaya Champion: Norbert Loupe
Queen: Simone PattersonKing: J.C. “Cobby” Walker
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Mac Daigle
1986President: M. Paul LeBlanc
Jambalaya Champion: Calvin SimonQueen: Paige Spelligene Babin
King: Larry SavellNora Lee Ricca Award: J.C. “Cobby” Walker
1987President: John D. Gonzales
Jambalaya Champion: Norbert LoupeQueen: Celeste Veillon Sutton
King: Frank P. FredericNora Lee Ricca Award: Darlene Reulet
1988President: Iris “Pie” Lanoux
Jambalaya Champion: Blair LamendolaQueen: Paula Bourque Robert
King: Ernest “Beaver” CubbageNora Lee Ricca Award: Charles “Black” Breaux
1989President: Ernest “Beaver” CubbageJambalaya Champion: Norbert Loupe
Queen: Trudy Babin PurperaKing: Charles “Black” Breaux
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Frank P. Fredric
1990President: Charles “Black” Breaux
Jambalaya Champion: Ricky BreauxQueen: Jamie Williams
King: William “Bill” TallyNora Lee Ricca Award: Anita Young
1991President: Charles “Black” Breaux
Jambalaya Champion: Blair LamendolaQueen: Shannon Wilkinson
King: Nathan LanouxNora Lee Ricca Award: Pat Austin
1992President: Frank P. Fredric
Jambalaya Champion: Byron GautreauQueen: Brandi Cox Lambert
King: George WalkerNora Lee Ricca Award: Carol Fredric
1993President: Robert Pitre
Jambalaya Champion: Wally TaillonQueen: Jeanine WrightKing: Ed “Mike” Daigle
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Jackie Berthelot
1994President: Robert Pitre
Jambalaya Champion: Byron GautreauChampion of Champions: Wally Taillon
Queen: Nichole MarchandKing: Mervin Berthelot
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Elladee Chauvin
1995President: Robert Pitre
Jambalaya Champion: Joey “Joe La Bee” BreauxChampion of Champions: Charles “Black” Breaux
Queen: Michelle DaigleKing: Sam Leblanc
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Robert A. Pitre, Jr.
1996President: Jackie Berthelot
Jambalaya Champion: Tee Wayne AbshireChampion of Champions: Ricky Breaux
Queen: Jace’ Templet BabinKing: Robert Pitre
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Pearl Reed
1997President: Estelle Carpenter
Jambalaya Champion: Byron GautreauChampion of Champions: Calvin Simon
Queen: Stevie RobertKing: Joe Harris
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Wally Taillon
1998President: Estelle Carpenter
Jambalaya Champion: Kevin BraudChampion of Champions: Byron Gautreau
Queen: Erica Michelle DykesKing: Byron Gautreau
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Estelle Carpenter
1999President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Ricky BreauxChampion of Champions: Tee Wayne Abshire
Queen: Heather LatoTeen Queen: Katie Haydel
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Ruby Corrent
2000President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Carlos BraudChampion of Champions: Ricky Breaux
Queen: Meghann HebertTeen Queen: Kellie Suire
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Frank Corrent
2001President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Ricky BreauxChampion of Champions: Bryon Gautreau
Queen: Katie HaydelTeen Queen: Hailey Free
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Solly Boudreaux
2002President: Chad Decateau
Jambalaya Champion: Kim LeBlancChampion of Champions: Tee Wayne Abshire
Queen: Jeanette BourgeoisTeen Queen: Brittany Bourgeois Hatcher
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Lucia Smithy
2003President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: James MarchandChampion of Champions: Blair Lamendola
Queen: Jakie DixonTeen Queen: Natalie Baker
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Freddie Hurst
2004President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Kyle FredricChampion of Champions: Tee Wayne Abshire
Queen: Cara Jo BrunoTeen Queen: Amber Baldwin
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Mike Daigle
2005President: Marcy LeBlanc
Jambalaya Champion: Ricky BreauxChampion of Champions: Tee Wayne Abshire
Queen: Britney RobertTeen Queen: Marcy Martin
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Carlos Braud
2006President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Mike Gonzales Sr.Champion of Champions: Carlos Braud
Queen: Brittany DininoTeen Queen: Jennifer Floyd
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Gilbert Taillon
2007President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Jeff ParentChampion of Champions: Kevin Braud
Queen: Elise TureauTeen Queen: Ashton Viola
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Carbett Bercegeay
2008President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Jody ElisarChampion of Champions: Carlos Braud
Queen: Jenna LevertTeen Queen: Brooke Little
Nora Lee Ricca Award: co-winners:Valmon & Rita Bercegeay
2009President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Byron GautreauChampion of Champions: Jody Elisar
Queen: Chanie FredricTeen Queen: Kourtney Gautreaux
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Tammy Guillory
2010President: Marcy LeBlanc
Jambalaya Champion: Joey CornettChampion of Champions: Carlos Braud
Queen: Tabitha BabinTeen Queen: Lillie Ramagas
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Robert Jackson
2011President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Tee Wayne AbshireChampion of Champions: Kyle Fredric
Queen: Kaylea MageeTeen Queen: Stevie Girouard
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Mike Gonzales, Sr.
2012President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Danny RobertChampion of Champions: Joey Breaux
Queen: Meredith CongerTeen Queen: Lexie Scioneaux
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Mike Berthelot
2013President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Scott DuplecheinChampion of Champions: Jody Elisar
Queen: Stevi GirouardTeen Queen: Alyssa Gordillo
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Shane Martinez
2014President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Robert “Hoss” ReineChampion of Champions: Kevin Braud
Queen: Lauren BlouinTeen Queen: Berkley Parent
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Brenda Taillon
2015President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Lee ElisarChampion of Champions: Joey Cornett
Teen Queen: : Grace GraugnardNora Lee Ricca Award: Todd & Vanessa Blair
2016President: Wally Taillon
Jambalaya Champion: Robert “Hoss” Reine Champion of Champions: Scott Duplechein
Queen: Holly Stelly Teen Queen: Destinee Mitchell
Nora Lee Ricca Award: Pam Martinez