The Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce has released the nominees for the 2013 Man and Woman of the Year honors.

      Nominees for Man of the Year: Tim Fontenot-Fontenot Physical Therapy; Ronald Landreneau of Ronald Landreneau and Associates; Dr. William “ToJo” Ward, Chairman of the Parish Industrial Development Board; George “Butch” Buller-retired; Randy Deshotel, Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court; Mark Buller-New York Life; Ronald “T” Doucet-Ville Platte City Marshal and Dr. Thomas Fontenot, chairman of the Recreational District Board;.

     Nominees for Woman of the Year: Mary Foster-Galosso-Evangeline Parish Librarian; Gloria George- Admit Clerk at Mercy Regional Medical Center; Rita Fontenot-Belaire Cove Crawfish Cookoff Chairperson; Diana Johnson-Evangeline Parish Jag Coordinator and Kayla McFarlian Kincanon-Citizens Bank.

    The announcement of the Man and Woman of the Year as well as Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Agriculture Person of the Year will all take place Wednesday May 1 at the Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet at the Civic Center. Reservations can be made through the chamber office.

    Congratulations to all of the nominees!