Judge Richard Ware, former chairman of the

Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund Board of Directors, was a “living” testament to the  importance of prevention of child abuse and neglect.  He served as an advocate for all of Louisiana ’s children and fought on their behalf.  Judge Ware often said: “The most precious gift a person has is his or her Time here on earth.”  He chose to use his time for the betterment of tomorrow by helping children. Although his time was tragically shortened, he left behind examples we must continue to set as standards.  This award, sponsored by the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund, is established in his honor.  It is to recognize an individual who works in child abuse and neglect prevention and is an example of the extra commitment to children set by Judge Ware. 

Past recipients include: 

• Judge Billy Ezell
• Judge Nancy Konrad
• Judge Salvadore Mule’
• Brenda Kelley
• Lucy McGough
• Carol Christopher
• Kay Kay Warner
• Myra Magee
• Dr. Stewart Gordon
• Dr. Margaret Pereboom
• Dot Thibodeaux
• Danna Spayde
• Ronnie Rossitto
• Dr. Rebecca “Becky” White
• Judy Watts
• Dr. Gerald “Gary” P. Mallon, DSW
• Kerry Andersen

INSTRUCTIONS: Entries must be submitted on this form only.  You can request a copy of the form via e-mail by e-mailing

Michele Rabalais.  No additional information will be accepted (i.e. resumes, vitae, etc.).  All information must be provided.  Entries must be submitted via postal mail or e-mail by October 14, 2013.  If you are submitting form by e-mail please send to:  Michele Rabalais.

THE JUDGE RICHARD WARE AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL CHILDREN’S TRUST FUND GRANTEE MEETING AND LUNCHEON TO BE

HELD ONNOVEMBER 4, 2013 AT THE WEST BATON ROUGE CONFERENCE CENTER AT 12:00 P.M.