Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activists - The Emerge Center

Since 1971, Emerge has recognized volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the Baton Rouge community. In the past five decades, nearly 500 Volunteer Activists have been honored.

The 2026 Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activists Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Renaissance Hotel (7000 Bluebonnet Blvd.).

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Class of 2026 Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activists

Sinella Aghasi

Rick Bourgeois

Karen Breaux

Danny Fields

Stacey Gautreau

Gerri Hobdy

Jeff Koonce

Alice Kronenberger

Miranda Papizan

Beverly Brooks Thompson

Each year, this awards luncheon honors a class of individuals who give their time and talents to organizations across our community, above and beyond volunteer requirements, for the betterment of the Baton Rouge area.

To view the past honorees, please click here.

Class of 2026 Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activists

2026 Alumni Reception and Honoree Announcement

BRAVA THROUGH THE YEARS

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