The "Lafreniere Park Person of the Year Award" is an annual award made by the Lafreniere Park Advisory Board to honor people who have made significant contributions to Park development and operations.

2009 - Leo J. Webb, Sr.
For his guidance and support of the implementation of the capital projects outlined in the current Lafreniere Park Master Plan.

2008 - Coleen Landry
Park Wildlife Photography and post Katrina renaissance leader

2007 - Mike Kernan
Disc Golf Club leader

2006 - Tommy Cvitanovich
Taste of the Town

2005 - Ginger Fortson

2004 - Mark Schexnayder
Fish Habitat Improvements

2003 - Ted Osmundson
Responsible for Master Plan

2002 - Betty Baker

2001 - Jerri L. Klein

2000 - Dr. Patrick D. McKenna

1999 - Jerry Crawford
Carousel Project

1998 - Charles P. Kelly Jr.

1997 - John Steen

1997 - Mike Quigley

1996 - Councilman Ed Muniz

1996 - Representative Steve Scalise
West Napoleon Fence

1995 - Henry Shane

1994 - Soni Ruby
Park Events Reporter

1993 - Beverly Elson

1992 - Lana Accardo
Park Secretary

1991 - Mike Yenni

1990 - Harry Lee

1989 - Joseph P. Domino
HealthTrak

1988 - Peggy M. Conley

1987 - Philip E. Fielding

1986 - James E. Fondren
Park Development Consultant

1985 - Timothy P. Coulon

1984 - Charles J. Eagan Jr.
First President of Foundation

1983 - Robert L. DeViney Jr.

1982 - H. Edward Litrell

1981 - Edward P. LaBruyere