The First Lady's Award is an award given monthly to an outstanding individual who is making a positive difference in the lives of children in Louisiana. All award recipients have been nominated because they have shown devotion and kindness to the children of Louisiana. Submit your story or recommend someone you know for the First Lady’s Award by clicking here.

May 2010 - Pamela Lemoine, Terrebonne Parish Schools
	May 21, 2010 - First Lady Supriya Jindal said, “After hearing of all the great things Pamela Lemoine has done for education in Terrebonne Parish, I am honored to present her with this award. Working in education for over 40 years, she has been creative in developing a First Grade Academy, a literacy symposium for teachers, and in receiving a federal grant to aid in professional development for aspiring leaders in Terrebonne Parish among other achievements. Co-workers and friends of Lemoine describe her as a lovely, bright and compassionate woman who truly devotes her energy to making a difference in our schools. While she was instrumental in securing a federal grant to aid in professional development for Principals, her work in creating the First Grade Academy is truly extraordinary.” Jindal continued, “We look forward to honoring exceptional people throughout the year, and awarding one with a grand prize which includes airline tickets and hotel stay in a city of their choice.” More.
April 2010 - Jane Watson, Literacy Coach for Ruston Elementary
	April 6, 2010 – The Supriya Jindal Foundation for Louisiana’s Children is proud to announce the first recipient of the First Lady’s Award: Jane Watson, Literacy Coach for Ruston Elementary. First Lady Supriya Jindal said “After learning about the work Jane Watson has done for the students of Ruston Elementary and others, it is my honor to present her with this award. In education for over 25 years, the work Jane has done is reflected in the words her students and coworkers use to describe her – advocate, selfless, inspirational and passionate, to name a few.” Jindal continued, “We look forward to honoring exceptional people throughout the year, and awarding one with a grand prize which includes airline tickets and hotel stay in a city of their choice.” More.