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Foundation gala to recognize role models

St. Mary Parish Foundation, an affiliate of Community Foundation of Acadiana, will host its annual “Walk the Red Carpet” Gala April 29 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City.

The gala will honor the 2017 St. Mary Parish Philanthropists of the Year and the 2017 St. Mary Parish Young Role Models, a news release said. The event will be held from 7-10 p.m.

During the event, Gail Poche’ Lippman and Alfred Sol Lippman, posthumously, will be awarded 2017 St. Mary Parish Philanthropists of the Year for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Also being recognized are the 2017 St. Mary Parish Young Role Models. These are business professionals who work hard to make their community a better place to live in their respective fields of interest. This year’s awardees are:
—Dominique Thomas, arts
—Clint Judice, agriculture
—Victoria Simoneaux, business
—Claire Guarisco, education
—Drs. Carla and Jared Thurston, healthcare
—Nakisha Singleton, public service and volunteerism

The event will include an awards ceremony, formal dinner and wine. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.CFAcadiana.org/smpfevent. For more information, call the Community Foundation of Aca-diana at 337-789-4843.

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