4-H Hall Of Fame Inductees: Boudreaux, Couvillon honored by 4-H

POLLOCK, La. — Twelve people who have had a lasting impact on 4-H, including two from Vermilion Parish have been honored as 4-H Hall of Famers.
Former Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon and Johnny Boudreaux, were among the 12 honorees inducted into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Aug. 9 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana.
Tara Smith, LSU AgCenter executive associate vice president and director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, opened the ceremony noting that the work the inductees have done over the years has benefited generations of 4-H’ers and has help grow the organization to more 148,000 youth across the state.
“Thank you for the time, talent, money and energy you have put into the youth in 4-H,” Smith said.
]Retired Vermilion Parish sheriff Mike Couvillon attended 4-H camp as a child and hadn’t been back to Camp Grant Walker in decades.
“When I drove up, I recognized the most important building to me in 1963 — the dance hall,” Couvillion said. “Don’t ever change the dance hall.”
Couvillon has been a tireless advocate for Vermilion Parish 4-H throughout his 20 years of public service. A 4-H alumnus himself, Mike began supporting 4-H as a livestock buyer and project leader.
As sheriff, an office he held from 2004 to 2024, Couvillon deepened his impact—donating over $170,000 through livestock purchases, providing vans and deputy labor for transportation, and serving as an auctioneer for major fundraisers. His efforts helped raise over $40,000 for St. Jude through Junior Leader events.
A Master Horseman graduate, Couvillon also led horse clinics and supported the parish Shooting Sports program.
He was instrumental in launching the 4-H ATV Safety Program and consistently judged youth events. His belief in 4-H as a builder of leadership and character is matched by his actions. Whether mentoring youth, securing resources, or volunteering behind the scenes, Mike’s legacy is defined by service, generosity, and a deep commitment to making 4-H thrive in Vermilion Parish.
Boudreaux’s legacy in Vermilion Parish 4-H spans more than five decades of exceptional leadership and support.
A lifelong advocate for agriculture and youth, Boudreaux has served as a Livestock and Horse Project Leader for over 50 years and played a pivotal role in establishing the parish Extension office through the successful passage of a sales tax.
As a leader in organizations such as the Louisiana Rice Research Board and Farm Bureau, he used his influence to advance 4-H initiatives. He conducted horse clinics, served as a regional horse camp instructor, and mentored countless youth. His work with the Vermilion Parish Cattlemen’s Association includes sponsoring a 4-H scholarship, and he has been recognized with multiple awards for conservation, farming, and service.
Boudreaux said he believes 4-H builds character and instills lifelong values in youth. His behind-the-scenes leadership and enduring commitment to the program have shaped generations of 4-H leaders.
The 12 inductees are:
• Johnny Boudreaux, Vermilion Parish
• Rosy Williams Bromell, Lincoln Parish
• Mike Burns, Grant Parish
• Mike Couvillon, Vermilion Parish
• Clint Depew, 4-H State Office
• Raymond Latiolais, St. Martin Parish
• Amy Magee, Jackson Parish
• Judith Ann McKee, Caldwell Parish
• Staci Albritton Mitchell, Ouachita Parish
• Patsy Sonnier, Lafayette Parish
• Darlene Taylor, Cameron Parish
• Steve White, Calcasieu Parish