# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Diamonds in the Rough Annual Awards Banquet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Registration is NOW OPEN! ?

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration at the Diamonds in the Rough Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, January 30, 2026!

✨ This elegant black-and-white gala honors outstanding individuals and organizations in business and volunteerism. Enjoy an evening of special recognition, live entertainment, a delicious meal, and great company.

? Nominate Your Choice For:
• Business of the Year
• Small Business of the Year
• Non-Profit Organization of the Year
• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year (NEW)
• Innovator of the Year (NEW)

?️ Submit your nominations today:
? https://form.jotform.com/SMCOC985/2025AnnualAwards

Plus, the Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau will present the Hospitality Employee of the Year Award, and we’ll proudly install our 2026 Board of Directors!

? Sponsorships Available!
Don’t miss your chance to shine in front of St. Mary’s finest.
?️ Deadline to be included in print advertising and purchase tickets: Friday, January 2, 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/franklin/diamonds-in-the-rough-annual-awards-banquet/200029176228119
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Franklin
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bayou Bend Fitness Center
- **lat**: 29.803272003118
- **long**: -91.522378921509
- **full address**: Bayou Bend Fitness Center, 1029 Northwest Blvd.,Franklin, Louisiana, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Diamonds in the Rough Annual Awards Banquet being held?
  - **A:** Diamonds in the Rough Annual Awards Banquet takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bayou Bend Fitness Center, 1029 Northwest Blvd.,Franklin, Louisiana, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Diamonds in the Rough Annual Awards Banquet?
  - **A:** Diamonds in the Rough Annual Awards Banquet is organized by St. Mary Chamber of Commerce.

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