The mina heranadez Legacy Award
Mina Hernandez was not just a member of the Krewe of Petronius, our Ball Captain; and our friend. Mina never thought twice about helping anyone who was in need or wanted to learn about the Krewe she was involved in. She offered her knowledge and friendship regardless if she knew you or not. The Mina Hernandez Legacy Award is a given to a member of the community; and open to anyone who wants to learn about how the Krewe works, present a costume, and to be a part of our family.
The Legacy Award is given once a year to anyone interested and presented at our annual ball each year. Applications are taken online and considered and selected by a committee of three members (President, Ball Captain, and one Member.)
This is a general outline of the rules that are required to apply, and each recipient must agree to.
It is our goal to allow one member of the community to experience what it is like to belong to a Mardi Gras Krewe, and to honor Mina Hernandez. To show our love and devotion to a lady who impacted so many people within the community, and to always show our respect and love for her.
The Legacy Award is given once a year to anyone interested and presented at our annual ball each year. Applications are taken online and considered and selected by a committee of three members (President, Ball Captain, and one Member.)
This is a general outline of the rules that are required to apply, and each recipient must agree to.
- This award is for one year, starting at the annual ball, ending at the next year’s annual ball, and is 100% free. The recipient will not pay for membership dues, or any assessments for one year.
- The award is open to anyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information.
- Applications will open on Monday, March 3, 2025, and close Monday, September 1, 2025
- The Recipient will be notified by email and/or phone of their acceptance within 60 days prior to the annual ball, and will announced at our annual ball.
- The recipient will have all the privileges of any other member, including the right to vote.
- They shall also have free entrance to all Krewe events, and will not be assessed during the year.
- Recipients will be required to follow and abide by the Krewes by-laws and rules of membership.
- Recipients are not allowed to be named Queen or King during this year.
- Recipients are not allowed to hold an Executive Board position during this year, but may sit on a committee.
- Recipients are not allowed to belong to another Mardi Gras krewe during this time.
- Recipients may present a minor and/or major costume at the ball, however, it is not required.
- Recipients who wish to become a member after their year may do so and the application fee will be waived.
- Current members are not permitted to submit an application.
- Family members of current members are prohibited from submitting an application.
It is our goal to allow one member of the community to experience what it is like to belong to a Mardi Gras Krewe, and to honor Mina Hernandez. To show our love and devotion to a lady who impacted so many people within the community, and to always show our respect and love for her.
*Some restrictions apply.
