Honoring New Orleans' Culture and Artists
The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) is a nonprofit organization focused on boosting NOLA's cultural economy and promoting tourism. Along with the work they do, they host an annual NOTCF Honors Gala to encourage a sense of community amongst supporters, raise funds, and award exemplary members of the city.
NOTCF's Third Annual Honors Gala
The third annual gala will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Mardi Gras World. The venue will host dinner, live performances, artist lounges, and an exclusive party for patrons of the organization.
The gala also serves as an award ceremony for 2025 award recipients. Listed below are the award recipients and their respective awards:
- 2025 Lifetime Achievement - Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
- 2025 Emerging Artist - Troy Sawyer
2025 Established Artists:
- Culinary Arts - Vance Vaucresson
- Design - Queen Tahj
- Entertainment - Aria Mason
- Literary Arts and Humanities - Sunni Patterson
- Preservation - Darryl Reeves
- Visual Arts and Crafts - Big Chief Victor Harris
Award winners at the last gala included Germaine Bazzle, Nathaniel Cameron Jr., Linda Green, Nik Richard, Big Chief Shaka Zulu, Megan Braden-Perry, Herreast Harrison, and Brandan "BMIKE" Odums.
Sponsorship packages and tickets can be purchased here. For more information about the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund, visit their website notcf.com or call 504-381-5740.
