Nancy Broadhurst named 2019 Leaders in Philanthropy honoree for Acadia Parish

Lafayette General Foundation Executive Director Nancy Broadhurst, of Crowley, is the recipient of the 2019 Leaders In Philanthropy Award for Acadia Parish. Presented by Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), Broadhurst will be honored during an awards ceremony on Thursday, November 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. 

She is a highly motivated fundraising leader who thrives on working to make an impact in her community. “I hope to continue to live every day for years to come to inspire others to recognize the value and significance of giving back to their community,” said Broadhurst.

Broadhurst helped Acadia General Hospital secure $4 million for the construction of a new emergency department. In addition, she spearheaded efforts to fund new IV pumps and heart monitors for the hospital. Broadhurst is a member and supporter of the First United Methodist Church of Crowley, the oldest church in the city. In 2015, she co-chaired a $1 million capital campaign for the renovation and revitalization of the Fellowship Hall. Currently, Broadhurst is working with Pastor Peter Gaughan to launch a capital campaign to preserve the 100-year-old historic church building.

Broadhurst joined and was elected to serve as president of the Crowley Garden Club. Under her leadership, she started a program to raise thousands of dollars for the enhancement and beautification of downtown Crowley. She served as board vice president of the Grand Opera House of the South. In 2014, she participated in the “Dancing with the Stars in a Caring Way.” Broadhurst and her partner, Jude Sittig, earned the mirror ball trophy after securing thousands of dollars to benefit the Rotary Club of Crowley and the Welcome House Homeless Shelter.

Broadhurst is the widow of William “Bill” Broadhurst with whom she posthumously shares this award for his unconditional love and support of her philanthropic efforts.

Leaders in Philanthropy Awards are presented annually to outstanding individuals or couples from each of the eight parishes of Community Foundation of Acadiana’s primary service area who have made a philanthropic impact in their communities through substantial charitable contributions to or by attracting substantial contributions for nonprofits, churches or schools.

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