Sawtelle, Verrette receive top honors at Chamber banquet

By News Staff on Monday, March 16, 2026
  • MAN OF THE YEAR - Pastor Steven Sawtelle with Hundredfold Coffee (center) was named Man of the Year. He is shown with Linda Fontenot (left) and Kristi Enicke (right). (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)
    MAN OF THE YEAR - Pastor Steven Sawtelle with Hundredfold Coffee (center) was named Man of the Year. He is shown with Linda Fontenot (left) and Kristi Enicke (right). (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)
  • WOMAN OF THE YEAR - Wanda Verrette (center) was named Woman of the Year. She is shown with Linda Fontenot (left) and Kristi Enicke (right). (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)
    WOMAN OF THE YEAR - Wanda Verrette (center) was named Woman of the Year. She is shown with Linda Fontenot (left) and Kristi Enicke (right). (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)
    By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The annual Evangeline Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was held Thursday evening, March 12, at the Northside Civic Center. Members, nominees and their guess enjoyed a fun evening with a delicious meal. Misty Parker with KVPI served as emcee for the event, and Chamber President Linda Fontenot, along with fellow Chamber board members, presented the awards. ...

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