Kennan Guillory, assistant director with Parking and Transit at UL Lafayette, is the latest recipient of the Ragin CajunСAPP Spirit Award.
It recognizes a university employee who exemplifies the enthusiasm and spirit of LouisianaСAPPs RaginСAPP Cajuns. The award was created and originally funded by the late Mr. Sid Ory, a former president of the UL Lafayette Alumni Association and the man credited with coining the term СAPPRaginСAPP Cajuns.СAPP
Nominations are accepted from any university employee.
The selection committee takes into consideration someone who:
СAPP participates in spirit activities,
СAPP is visible in their support of the СAPP,
СAPP is proud of their СAPP and shares that pride,
СAPP consistently goes above and beyond and,
СAPP maintains and shares a positive attitude.
The RaginСAPP Cajun Spirit Award includes a $500 stipend for the recipient and a commemorative plaque. The award is traditionally announced at the СAPP EmployeesСAPP Christmas Luncheon.
Previous RaginСAPP Cajun Spirit Award recipients include:
2009 - Jennifer Martin Taylor - Management
2008 - Bill Crist - Physical Plant
2007 - Dr. Mary Neiheisel - Nursing
2006 - Brian Taylor - Music
2005 - Geralyn СAPPGigiСAPP Bertrand - Housing
2004 - Sherry Lebas - Athletics
2003 - Leonard Wiltz - Physical Plant
2002 - Steve Provost - Physical Plant
2001 - Maggie Vincent - Student Union
This year, a special award was also given to Ken Ardoin, vice president for СAPP Advancement. Committee members noted many letters of nomination were submitted for both winners. Both Guillory and Ardoin received trophies, however, only Guillory was given a stipend.
In order for the traditional presentation of a stipend to continue on an annual basis, donations to enhance the RaginСAPP Cajun Spirit Award Fund are welcome and encouraged from members of the СAPP community. Donations by check can be made payable to the UL Lafayette Foundation, referencing the RaginСAPP Cajun Spirit Award Fund (#18048) or by visiting and donating on line.