Longtime grocer Bobby Cade was named the St. Martinville Chamber of Commerce’s Business Leader of the Year at the organization’s annual banquet Thursday, April 24. Other honors handed out included Business of the Year, which went to Quality Furniture and Appliances on South Main in St. Martinville; Civic Organization was Keep America Beautiful affiliate Keep St. Martin Beautiful, and the Humanitarian of the Year, super-volunteer Nick Breaux of the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Ronny Theriot served as keynote speaker, extolling the progress that continues to characterize St. Martinville and St. Martin Parish and praising the spirit of cooperation that exists between the cities and the elected officials throughout the parish.

Parish President Guy Cormier updated the gathering on efforts to protect homes and businesses against flooding in Lower St. Martin Parish.

Also honored with nominations by the Chamber were DeBlanc “Dub” Beslin, Bay-Lan Advertising Specialties, as Business Leader; Louisiana Sugar Cane Cooperative as Business of the Year; Woodmen of the World for Civic Organization; and Dr. Daniel Wiltz, local physician and parish coroner, as Humanitarian of the Year.

Officers and directors installed were: president, Craig Prosper; vice president, Byron Blanchard; member at large, Dana Theriot; secretary, Patsy Poirier; treasurer, Lorrie Poirier; and directors Michelle Broussard, Brian Friend and Neil Trahan.

Executive director is Marian Melancon.