District attorney named Southeastern Louisiana University 2025 alumnus of the year

HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — District attorney Scott Perrilloux has been named the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association 2025 Alumnus of the Year. He will be honored at the association’s annual awards meeting on Friday, Oct. 17 during homecoming week.

“An Alumnus of the Year is someone who not only embodies the core values of Lion pride, excellence, caring and service, but also goes above and beyond in their commitment to making a difference,” said Vice President of University Advancement Wendy Lauderdale. “This year’s recipient, Scott Perrilloux, exemplifies these qualities in every way. His unwavering dedication to Southeastern is unparalleled.”

Perrilloux graduated from Southeastern in 1984. A native of Hammond, he served as City Prosecutor, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant District Attorney of the 21st Judicial District and Judge Pro Tempore before being elected District Attorney of the 21st District in 1996. He was re-elected in 2002, again in 2008, and has served without opposition since that time. He is currently in his fifth term.

Perrilloux was a member of the Southeastern Baseball team. He is a meal sponsor for team members prior to the games. He also financially supports many Southeastern Foundation projects, such as the construction of a new athletic building.

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