Twenty-nine community affiliates will be honored later this month with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2024 Circle of Excellence Awards.

Calcasieu Parish and the city of DeRidder are among the recipients.

Each qualifying affiliate will receive a Circle of Excellence plaque and a $500 check.

Annually, KLB honors Community Affiliates who meet specific benchmarks grounded in professional development, commitment to the Affiliate network, and the implementation of programming resulting in long-term community improvement.

“These communities are putting in the work necessary to clean up Louisiana,” said Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. “I’m proud of their commitment and passion for litter prevention and community beautification.”

“These Affiliates are an inspiration and the backbone of KLB,” said Cabell Mouton, KLB Community Engagement and Affiliate Services Director. “Each and every day, they carry out our shared mission to fight litter in Louisiana and beautify our communities for an improved environment and better quality of life.”