Jambalaya Festival Association

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