Hancock Whitney presents 2018 SME Excellence Awards

SME Cordially Invites You to Our 2025 Excellence in Sales and Marketing Awards Luncheon

Presented by Hancock Whitney

A Luncheon Celebrating Excellence

Join us, as we celebrate the excellence in sales and marketing exhibited by eight individuals in the Baton Rouge business community, at Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel, 6000 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 on Friday, February 19, 2026.
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Sales & Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge (SME-GBR) is proud to announce the 2025 honorees for the prestigious Excellence in Sales & Marketing Awards, presented by Hancock Whitney.

These distinguished honorees represent the pinnacle of excellence in both marketing and sales, having demonstrated exceptional vision, innovative strategies and impactful results. Their efforts have not only set their companies apart from competitors but have also driven significant growth, revenue and profitability. Each honoree is deeply respected within the community for their contributions and leadership.

2025 Excellence Honorees

  • Dana Devillier Dake, WBRZ-TV
  • Glen Godbery, iHeart Media
  • Henry Hays, Henry Hays Consulting
  • Robert Schneckenburger, Hancock Whitney
  • Marie Stagg, Visit Baton Rouge
  • Josh Teekel, Gerry Lane Enterprises

Nell Mitchell Doughty Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree:

  • Bonny Botts, Campus Federal Credit Union
  • Kim Ginn, L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
  • Gary Littlefield, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

Nell Mitchell Doughty is the founder of Sales & Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge.

Winners will be honored at the
Excellence in Sales & Marketing Luncheon.

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Luncheon & Ticket Information

Friday, February 19, 2026
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel, 7000 Bluebonnet Blvd
10:00am - 11:30am Mimosa Champagne Reception & Silent Auction
11:30am - 1:00pm Luncheon and Awards Presentations

The cost for the awards luncheon is included in SME-GBR memberships. Individual non-member tickets are $75.00 each.
Tables of 10 are available for $750.

For further information about the Excellence in Sales & Marketing Awards Luncheon presented by Hancock Whitney, please email nzcarter@mac.com or call Nancy Carter at 225-978-4004.

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