MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Every year since 1976, JA of Hammond has inducted an outstanding Man and Woman into our Hall of Fame. Honorees are those who volunteer their time and energy to better the lives of children in the community and improve community as a whole. 

Nominations for 2018 Outstanding Man and Woman are being accepted now!
Nominations due Monday, October 1

An eligible nominee is an individual (no groups) who has accomplished an outstanding humanitarian and/or civic deed for the benefit of children in the Greater Hammond area and cannot have been compensated monetarily for this deed.

​If you would like to nominate someone, please click the button below.
​If you would rather mail or email a letter of nomination, please send to:
​Junior Auxiliary of Hammond​
PO Box 235
Hammond, LA  70404
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Email: president@jaofhammond.com

In your letter, please provide your and the nominee's contact information and the nominee's community affiliations, his or her specific charitable contributions to the community, and why you feel he or she should receive this honor. Please limit letters to 1,000 words or less.
2017 Man and Woman of the Year
Mayor Pete Panepinto and Robin Abrams
In 2017, Mayor Pete Panepinto and Robin Abrams were chosen as the community’s outstanding Man and Woman. The pair was presented with gifts throughout the week and were honored at an award celebration at the close of the week. They were chosen for their altruistic service in helping improve the lives of children and their work to better our community as a whole.