TARC is very proud of everyone’s accomplishments, driven by their hard work and dedication to the individuals we serve and to our organization. Congratulations to all award winners!
2026 Awards
Women’s Business Alliance- Bayou Region
2025 Athena Award Winner– Mary Lynn Bisland, TARC Executive Director
2025 Awards
The Arc of the United Awards 2025
National Council of Executives of The Arc- Executive Excellence Award–
Mary Lynn Bisland, TARC Executive Director
The Houma Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025
The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce NonProfit of the Year Award- Terrebonne Arc
The Arc of Louisiana Awards 2025
Board Member of the Year– Mike Allemand
Educator of the Year- Bonnie Maraist
Professional of the Year– Rodger Shelton
Special DSP Recognition– Caitlyn Ortega
TARC Awards
Direct Support Worker of the Year– Caitlyn Ortega
Employee of the Year– Madison Atchley
Professional of the Year– Rodger Shelton
Department of the Year- QDDPs (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professionals)- Pictured: Tina Calloway, QDDP Supervisor, Bridget Vavasseur. TARC Executive Director Mary Lynn Bisland, Maria Pinkins-August, Shamorya Johnson. Not Pictured: Steven Hidalgo
2024 Awards
AAIDD Awards 2024
American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)-Bernard R. Wagner Leadership Award– Mary Lynn Bisland, TARC Executive Director
The Arc of Louisiana Awards 2024
Chapter Innovation Award– Terrebonne Arc
Board Member of the Year- Larry Pete
Employer of the Year– Good Earth Transit
Community Living Award– Angelica Gautreaux
Family of the Year- The Donaldson Family- Donell, Randy, and Brittany
TARC Awards 2024
Direct Support Worker of the Year– Marcia Commodore
Employee of the Year– Annette Deroche
Professional of the Year– Danielle Domangue
Department of the Year– TARC Maintenance Department Pictured: (l to r) Hollins Bergeron, Jerry Cooper, Rodger Shelton (Director). Not Pictured: Bob Chiasson (Manager), Brian Townsend, Dillard Denton, Marshall Olivier
Special Recognition Award– Cedar Chest Boutique-Eastside Houma Relocation Pictured: (l to r) Natasha Scarbro, Vicky Naquin, Lisa Neil, Dawn Falgout, Marcia Commodore, Tiffany Brunet (Director)
2023 Awards
The Arc of Louisiana Awards 2023
Board Member of the Year– Richard Watkins
Employer of the Year– Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
Family of the Year– The Dickerson Family- Gene, Jody, and Jeremy Dickerson
Special DSP Recognition- Maria Commodore
Volunteer of the Year– Kandi Theriot
TARC Awards 2023
DSW of the Year– Christine Bourgeois
Employee of the Year– Helena Allen
Professional of the Year– Christina LeBouef
2022 Awards
Arc of Louisiana Awards 2022
Professional of the Year– Jessica Williams
TARC Awards 2022
Direct Support Worker of the Year– Dawn Falgout
Employee of the Year– Bob Chiasson
Professional of the Year– Jessica Williams
Professional of the Year– Herb Ledet
2019 AWARDS
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Lelia Shaw Award-Della Hotard
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year-Angela Porche
Employee of the Year-Nancy Nobles
Professional of the Year- Bridget Vavasseur
Volunteer of the Year– Neil “Chef Nino” Thibdaux
Educator of the Year– Cammy Carrere
2018 AWARDS
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Advocate of the Year-Samantha Bourdier
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year– Laurie Boquet
Employee of the Year-Amber Breaux
Professional of the Year-Cyndi Volter
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Chapter Innovation Award-TARC
Recreation Award-TARC’s Let’s Get Together Club
Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs
State Provider of the Year-TARC
2017 AWARDS
TARC Awards
Employee of the Year – Trudy Bergeron
Professional of the Year– Monica Chauvin
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Employer of the Year-TGMC
2016 AWARDS
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year – Amy Allemand
Employee of the Year – Patricia Chauvin
Professional of the Year– Tiffany Brunet
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Employer of the Year – Bourg Supermarket
Chamber of Commerce Awards
Chamber Star Award – Mary Lynn Bisland, TARC Executive Director
2015 AWARDS
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year-Connie Thibodeaux
Employee of the Year- Jordan Steib
Professional of the Year– Vicky Rivet
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Chapter Innovation Award – Terrebonne Arc
Woodmen of the World Awards
Community Partner Award – TARC
2014 AWARDS
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year– Mary Williams
Employee of the Year- Susie Boyd
Professional of the Year– Alison Filce
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Employer of the Year Award – Billy Appleberry, Goodwill Industries
News Media Award – POV–Point of Vue Magazine
2013 AWARDS
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year– Generieve Lewis
Employee of the Year- Vera Landry
Professional of the Year– Mark Toups
2012 AWARDS
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year– Earline Boudreaux
Employee of the Year– April Giles
Professional of the Year– Lourean McGee
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Embracing the Vision– Rodger Shelton, Director of Transportation and Maintenance
2011 AWARDS
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year– Carla Rhodes
Professional of the Year – Ann Eschete, RN
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Chapter Innovation Award – TARC
Family of the Year Award – Donna and Marvin Redmond
Volunteer of the Year Award-Shirley Rome Watkins
Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs
Family of the Year– Donna and Marvin Redmond
2010 AWARDS
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Professional of the Year Award— Erica Null, Director of Marketing
Employer of the Year– SONOCO Offshore Catering Company
News Media Award– Point of Vue Magazine
Recreation Award– TARC’s Let’s Get Together Club
Betty Anderson:
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year
Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs
Direct Support Professional of the Year Award
ANCOR / National
2011 Direct Support Professional Of the Year/ Louisiana
2009 AWARDS
TARC Awards
DSW of the Year– Melissa Foret
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Outstanding Local Unit Award—TARC
Professional of the Year Award—Maggie Zschiedrich, Mgr, Sweet Sensations
News Media Award– The Houma Daily Courier
Recreation Award-Creole Lanes
Special Recognition Award-Weatherford Houma Manufacturing
2008 AWARDS
National Council of Executives of The ARC
Rising Star Award— Mary Lynn Bisland, TARC Executive Director
ARC of Louisiana Awards
Outstanding Local Unit Award-TARC
Professional of the Year Award—Jenny LeBeouf, TARC Restaurant Manager
Nick Berggren Family Award— Jace and Jennifer Reynolds
Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs
Family of the Year Award–Jace and Jennifer Reynolds
Irwin Siegel Agency
Direct Support Worker Award—Runner Up–Sarah Jones, Bon Appétit Cafeteria
