Each Wednesday, L’Observateur recognizes individuals and businesses in the River Parishes who have gone “above and beyond” in their efforts to make this a better place to live, work, play and raise a family.

We believe an integral part of a community’s wellbeing is an attitude and arena where people who do good things … who work to improve life for others … who try to make a difference … are recognized and saluted.

Because this is a salute to members of the community of the entire River Parishes, we solicit your recommendations for groups or individuals to be considered for inclusion.

This week we salute:

• The New Orleans Saints, who recently brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy home to New Orleans after beating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday in Super Bowl LXIV. Their win is a boon not only to New Orleans but the entire region as it struggles to come back from devastating hurricanes coupled with the down economy.