St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Horses & Harmony Annual
Banquet Honorees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2026
Opelousas, La. — The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual
Horses & Harmony Banquet, taking place Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Evangeline
Downs Racetrack & Casino.
The annual event brings together Chamber members, business and community leaders,
sponsors, and guests for an evening celebrating the individuals, businesses, and
organizations making a meaningful impact throughout St. Landry Parish.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception from 5:00–6:30 p.m. featuring live music by David
Henry, followed by dinner, the awards program, entertainment, and an opportunity to
enjoy the final evening races from the John Henry Suite. Tickets include dinner,
entertainment, and two drinks.
2026 Horses & Harmony Honorees
The St. Landry Chamber is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding honorees:
- Small Business of the Year: Pelican Credit Union
- Mid-Size Business of the Year: Catalyst Bank
- Large Business of the Year: Evangeline Downs
- Community Partner of the Year: Acadiana Practitioners
- Business Excellence Person of the Year: Robbie Tomlinson
- Musician of the Year: Joel Savoy
- Horseman of the Year: Perry Fontenot II
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Frankie Bertrand
“These awards are one of the most meaningful parts of our annual banquet because they
give us an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations that help make St. Landry
Parish such a great place to live, work, and do business,” said Lori Dupuis, President &
CEO of the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s honorees represent
excellence in business, community service, culture, agriculture, and leadership, and we
are excited to celebrate each of them at Horses & Harmony.”
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to Presenting Sponsor St. Landry Bank for
its generous support of this year’s event and to Evangeline Downs for serving as the host
venue and an invaluable partner in making Horses & Harmony possible.
The Chamber also gratefully recognizes the following sponsors for their investment in the
event and in the St. Landry Parish business community:
SLED • Logic Refrigeration & HVAC • Catalyst Bank • Evangeline Downs • Oceans
Behavioral • Helix AI & Medical Academy • ExxonMobil • Washington State Bank •
Acadian Ambulance • Hope Hospice • Dupre, Carrier, Godchaux (DCG)
Their support helps the Chamber continue its mission of strengthening the local business
community, developing leaders, supporting economic growth, and creating opportunities
for businesses and community partners throughout St. Landry Parish.
Sponsorships & Tickets Still Available
Sponsorship opportunities are available through Thursday, August 20, giving
businesses and organizations one final opportunity to support the event and join the
Chamber in celebrating this year’s honorees.
Tickets will be available through the day of the event on August 27. The Chamber
encourages community members, business leaders, friends, and supporters to purchase
their tickets and join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, music, dinner, and
racing.
For sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, contact the St. Landry Chamber of
Commerce or visit the Chamber’s website and social media pages for event information.
About the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce
The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce works to strengthen and promote the St. Landry
Parish business community through advocacy, leadership development, networking,
workforce initiatives, educational programs, and opportunities that connect businesses
and community leaders. Through partnerships with businesses, organizations, and
community stakeholders, the Chamber continues to work toward a stronger economic
future for St. Landry Parish.
