$899,800
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Since the beginning of the scholarship program.
392
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Junior golfers supported in their education.
16
YEARS OF GIVING
Continuing Kelly's legacy of impact and opportunity.
$52,700
AWARDED IN 2026
To deserving junior golfers pursuing their dreams.
2026 AWARD RECIPIENTS
KELLY GIBSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
CHARLIE KNOX SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
2026 Kelly Gibson Foundation Scholarship Recipients
ABOUT THE BANQUET
Since 2009, the Kelly Gibson Foundation's Annual Scholarship Banquet has brought together sponsors, community partners, scholarship recipients, mentors, junior golfers, and their families to celebrate accomplishments both on and off the golf course.
Originally created as an awards ceremony for all Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour participants, the event has evolved to focus on recognizing Kelly Gibson Foundation scholarship recipients and the impact of our mentorship and scholarship programs. Tournament winners are now recognized at each event through on-site awards, photos, and social media recognition throughout the season.
2026 Player of the Year Award Winners
Player of the Year Award Winner History
2026
Maxyn Mmopi
William Clayton
Elijah Dufrene
Jace Lefort
Buddy Fonseca
Abigail Cheramie
Ashley Biehl
Samantha Schultz
2022
Owen Lejeune
Cullen Ledet
Logan Jensen
Morgan Hebert
Dwayne Heron
Evelynn Artieta
Vivi Volion
Liza Lapeyre
2018
Jack Lawson
Hunter McDermott
Owen Hayden
Brett Baker
Vincent Almerico
Sophia Macias
Morgan Guepet
Callee Breland
2025
Charlie Magee
Elijah Dufrene
Brooks Blanchard
Parker Greene
Ethan Marx
Emma Magee
Ashley Biehl
Samantha Schultz
2021
Augustin Gros
Jack Lawson
Kyle Traub
Joshua Achord
Grayson Glorioso
Scarlett Kirsch
Morgan Guepet
Sarah Hodson
2017
Sean Williams
Preston Giroir
Miles Merlin
Mikey Landry
CJ Blagrove
Sophia Macias
Ava McGoey
Morgan Guepet/Callee Breland
Ali Prescott
2024
Aidan Caruso
Owen Lejeune
Justin Lotz
Beau Drury
Evan Favalora
Emery Kane
Karstyn Altese
Katelynn Altese
2020
Augustin Gros
Hunter McDermott
Morgan Hebert
Riley Hnatyshyn
Grayson Glorioso
Kenley Archer
Sarah Meral
Reese Drezins
2016
Hunter McDermott
Owen Hayden
Andrew Barreca
Zachary Barrios
Branden Tiblier
Catherine Lapeyre
Grace Jin
Maddy Boudreau
Ali Prescott
2023
Landon Lotz
Nolan Osborne
Parker Church
Preston Paulk
Dwayne Heron
Hagen Reitzell
Karstyn Altese
Morgan Guepet
2019
Gavin McDermott
Logan Jensen
Joshua Achord
Griffin Dorr
Grayson Glorioso
Sophia Macias
Morgan Guepet
Callee Breland
The KGJGT Player of the Year in each age division is the player who earned the most combined points by the end of the regular season Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour tournaments. Winners of eligible age divisions (Boys 14-15 & 16-17, Girls 14-17) earn an invitation to the Allstate Sugar Bowl Tommy Moore Memorial Junior Golf Championship.
2026 Charlie Knox
Sportsmanship Award Recipients
Charlie Knox Award Recipient History
2026
Savannah Moore &
Deacon Belgard
2022
Ashley Biehl &
Micah Biguenet
2018
Grace Jin &
Sean Williams
2025
Colette Lamere &
Hudson Hollander
2021
Kaitlyn Burnett &
Brandon Fuselier
2017
Sophia Macias &
Philip Pazos
2024
Abigail Cheramie &
Jack Occhipinti
2020
Abigail Achord &
George Birdrow
2016
Chase Encalade & Christian Ward
2023
Hagen Reitzell &
Robert Newman
2019
Claire Chauvin &
Branden Tiblier
2015
Ada Holmes &
Grant Goings
Each year, the Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour along with the New Orleans Golf Association (NOGA) awards the Charlie Knox Sportsmanship Awards. Named after Charlie Knox, a former NOGA president and chairman of the junior committee, these awards are given to one male and one female Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour member that consistently portrayed excellent sportsmanship and an attitude that positively impacted other tour members.
2026 Dr. John & Helen Moore
Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Dr. John & Helen Moore Award
Recipient History
2026
Jeff Hundley & The Allstate Sugar Bowl Committee
2022
Dennis Theriot
2018
Jimmy Headrick
2025
Chris Altese
2021
Duane Lorio
2017
Joe Miller
2024
Luke Farabaugh
2020
NOGA Volunteers
2016
Clarence Steeg
2023
John Wyatt
2019
Rob Noel &
James Leitz
2015
Dr. John & Helen Moore & Moe Powell
Established in 2015 and named after Dr. John & Helen Moore, this award is given to an individual who has dedicated their life to growing and developing the game of golf in the New Orleans area.
Annual Awards Banquet History
At the end of each summer, our sponsors, community partners, and Kelly Gibson Foundation scholarship recipients and their parents are invited to our Annual Scholarship Banquet. Created in 2009, this annual event is a way to honor our Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour players and Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Mentors and all of their accomplishments both on and off the golf course. In the past, this event included an attendance of around 300 people where all trophies and medals were awarded to the top finishers. A different approach was taken in 2020 to minimize crowd size and highlight KGF scholarship recipients at the banquet exclusively. We now present all 1st place trophies and 2nd and 3rd place medals to the top finishers, take photos and recognize them on social media at the conclusion of each tournament.
