Yearly Award WinnersIn addition to selecting the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame, the James J. Corbett Memorial Award and the Greater New Orleans Amateur Athletes of the Month, the Sport Selection Committee sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl honors yearly winners in a variety of categories at its annual banquet. The Corbett Award, one of the most prestigious honors for a Louisiana athlete, is also selected annually by the Sport Selection Committee. Corbett Award information can be found by clicking here, while other annual winners from recent years are listed below. Outstanding College Coach, State of Louisiana 2011-12: Mark Hudspeth, UL-Lafayette Football 2010-11: Yvette Girouard, Louisiana State Softball 2009-10: Paul Mainieri, Louisiana State Baseball 2008: Dobee Plaisance, Loyola Women's Basketball 2007: Les Miles, Louisiana State Football 2006: John Brady, Louisiana State Men's Basketball 2004: Pokey Chatman, Louisiana State Women's Basketball Outstanding Professional Coach, State of Louisiana 2011-12: Ron Washington, Texas Rangers 2010-11: Ron Washington, Texas Rangers 2009-10: Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints 2008: Byron Scott, New Orleans Hornets 2007: Ken Oberkfell, New Orleans Zephyrs 2006: Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints 2004: Mike Neu, New Orleans Voodoo Outstanding Prep Coach, State of Louisiana 2011-12: Frank Monica, St. Charles Catholic H.S. Football 2010-11: Rod Cusachs, Rummel H.S. Wrestling 2009-10: Jay Roth, Rummel H.S. Football 2008: Stephen Robicheaux, Destrehan H.S. Football 2007: Hubie Collins, Jesuit H.S. Soccer 2006: Dave Baudry, Archbishop Rummel Baseball & J.T. Curtis, John Curtis H.S. Football 2004: Laury Dupont, West St. John H.S. Football Outstanding Male Amateur, Greater New Orleans 2011-12: Tyrann Mathieu, LSU Football 2010-11: Ryan Brock, Loyola University Basketball 2009-10: Matt Derenbecker, Country Day H.S. Basketball 2008: Blake Matherne, Belle Chasse H.S. Football 2007: Matt Forte, Tulane University Football 2006: Robbie Broach, Archbishop Rummel/Nationwise Restoration Legion Baseball 2004: Michael Kogan, Tulane University Men's Tennis Outstanding Female Amateur, Greater New Orleans 2011-12: Christi Orgeron, UL-Lafayette Softball 2010-11: Maribel Lopez-Porras, Tulane University Golf 2009-10: Trenese Smith, Loyola Basketball and Olivia Grayson, Chappelle H.S. and Tulane Basketball 2008: Trenese Smith, Loyola Basketball 2007: Trenese Smith, Loyola Basketball 2006: Ashley Brignac, John Curtis H.S. Softball 2004: Jessica Barksdale, John Curtis H.S. Softball Outstanding Professional, Greater New Orleans 2011-12: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 2010-11: Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers 2009-10: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 2008: Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets 2007: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts 2006: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 2004: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts Outstanding Professional, State of Louisiana 2011-12: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 2010-11: Brian Wilson, San Francisco Giants 2009-10: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 2008: Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets 2007: Robby Albarado, Jockey 2006: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 2004: Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens Outstanding Team, State of Louisiana (instituted for 2008) 2011-12: John Curtis Athletic Department 2010-11: Archbishop Hannan H.S. Softball 2009-10: New Orleans Saints 2008: New Orleans Hornets Outstanding Prep Player, State of Louisiana (no longer awarded) 2007: Ashley Brignac, John Curtis H.S. Softball 2006: Joe McKnight, John Curtis H.S. Football 2004: Ryan Perrilloux, East St. John H.S.