The 2023 Daily Iberian 20 under 40 Citizen of the Year event will be held at the Cade Community Center in April. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are now available.

The event will take place on Friday, April 14 at 6 p.m. and the event will be catered and have a cash bar.

Johnny Indest will be honored as the Citizen of the Year.

“There is no doubt that it is a challenge we face in a smaller community to keep our best and brightest here at home. Too often they leave seeking better employment opportunities in larger cities,” said Daily iberian Publisher Michael Messerly. “Fortunately there are those who opt to stay in the community and work to make a difference.

“And it is those hard-working, dedicated young professionals that we want to support, encourage and recognize,” Messerly added.

For ticket information or to purchase tickets contact Karla Borde at 337-321-6747; karla.borde@daily-iberian.com or Lauren Gaspard at 337-321-6750; laureng@daily-iberian.com as the cost is $45 per ticket or a table of 8 for $290.

Shanna Dickens, the Daily Iberian and Acadiana Lifestyle General Manager said this is a great event to highlight those making a significant impact in the Teche area.

“We are very excited to announce the seventh annual 20 Under 40 Awards, recognizing 20 outstanding members of our community under the age of 40 who are making a significant impact in the Teche area,” Dickens said. “We will also be honoring our 2023 Citizen of the Year chosen from our nominations this year. Our 20 Under 40 Honorees from the past six years are invited to come out and celebrate this year as well as past Citizens of the Year.

A look at those who will be honored:

TERRELLE BETHEL

HAYLEY BOUTTE

ROBERT BURKE

CASEY COMEAUX

SAVANNAH DELUCIA

REBECCA DURAND

COURTNEY BROUSSARD FITCH

MEGAN GARY

EMANUEL HARDING

TAYLOR HERNANDEZ

KRISTA LANDRY

AARON LELEUX

CHARLES MOORE

HEATHER DUHON MOORE

DAVID OWENS

BRANDON POTIER

DUSTIN ROMERO

MORGANN LELEUX ROMERO

CHELSEA ROSE

HALE TRAHAN