Spotlight Louisiana Business of the Year
Fire & Safety Specialists
Maurice, LA
Spotlight Louisiana brings together entrepreneurs, leaders, and champions of small businesses from all corners of our state. It’s a celebration of the hard work, spirit, and success that drive Louisiana’s economy forward.
Held annually, this unforgettable evening is filled with recognition, inspiration, and meaningful connections. It’s an opportunity to honor the best in Louisiana small business and shine a spotlight on the individuals and companies shaping our future.
2026 Spotlight Award Winners
Partner Award Winners
Louisiana APEX Accelerator
Government Contractor of the Year
Tunica-Biloxi Services, LLC
Marksville, LA
Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Excellence in Business Award
Apocalypse Sports
Ponchatoula, LA
National Federation of Independent Business
Louisiana Small Business Champion
Lott Oil Company
Natchitoches, LA
SBA Champions
Entrepreneurial Success Award
Sweet Kravings Donuts
Gray, LA
Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
Washington Building Services
New Orleans, LA
Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year
Miles for Smiles, LLC
Shreveport, LA
Women in Business Champion
Hatten & Hays Mobile Bookstore LLC
Monroe, LA
Rural Small Business of the Year
Summit Bike Academy
Ponchatoula, LA
Small Business Development Center of Excellence and Innovation Center Award
LSBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
Small Business Person of the Year
Jordanna & Louis Coleman Sr.
LC Transport Services, LLC
Prairieville, LA
Previous Spotlight Award Winners
Spotlight Louisiana 2025
Spotlight Louisiana 2024
Spotlight Louisiana 2023
Spotlight Louisiana 2022
Spotlight Louisiana 2021
Spotlight Louisiana 2020
Spotlight Louisiana 2019
LED is built upon the success of the inaugural event and formed Spotlight Louisiana into an annual event that continued to recognize the LED Growth Network and select individual members for their achievements, while encouraging peer-to-peer support among network members.
The inaugural reception recognized the Inaugural Leading a Resilient Organization retreat group. But at Spotlight Louisiana 2019, LED recognized a select group of LED Growth Network companies for their outstanding economic, philanthropic and potential future contributions to the state of Louisiana and their communities. Those companies received the honor of being recognized at Spotlight 2019 with the new distinction of being Louisiana Growth Leaders.
Inaugural Spotlight Louisiana 2018
The inaugural Spotlight Louisiana event was held on March 22, 2018 at the Old Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge. Mr. Dan Wyant, president and COO of the Edward Lowe Foundation, provided the keynote address. It recognized more than 275 LED Growth Network companies that collectively represent in excess of $2 billion in annual gross sales and 10,000 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees.
To view highlights of the inaugural Spotlight Louisiana, see the various videos below.