The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation announced the nominees for its 2011 Women of Excellence Awards. The awards recognize and honor the exemplary achievements and contributions of extraordinary Louisiana women who personify excellence in their leadership, profession, academics, community service, character and integrity. The categories for the awards are:
- Business
- College Woman of Excellence (ages 18 to 25)
- Education
- Health & Medicine
- High School Woman of Excellence (for graduating seniors)
- Media & Public Relations
- Volunteerism