Lafayette is a community of problem solvers. Here at The Current, we call these often unsung heroes, Wavemakers.

Wavemakers are people who demonstrate selflessness in their work or service, creativity in problem solving, a passion for Lafayette and a vision for its future. They can come from any sector — health, education, business, public service, nonprofits, communities of faith, etc. — and contribute at any scale, big or small.

And we celebrate them with the Undercurrent Awards.

🌊 Who. CBS News Contributor David Begnaud will host our 5th Annual Undercurrent Awards, including a new televised Undercurrent Awards special simulcast on KLFY, KATC and KADN.

Our 2025 Wavemakers are:

Anna Kojevnikov and Allison Nederveld, Lafayette Tool Library
Bree Sargent, Acadiana Center for the Arts
Erica Melancon Fox, Maison Freetown
Luis Mora, Asociación Cultural Latino-Acadiana

🗓️ When. The watch party will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Honorees will be profiled by in a televised special simulcast on KLFY, KATC and KADN that night

🏙️ Where. Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Honorees will be profiled by David Begnaud in a televised special simulcast on KLFY, KATC and KADN and have the opportunity to direct a grant from the Community Foundation of Acadiana to the local charitable cause of their choice.

Join us by purchasing your ticket and consider making an extra donation to The Current, Lafayette's only nonprofit news organization.

The 2025 Undercurrent Awards are presented by The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation, Community Foundation of Acadiana, COX and City Club at River Ranch. Additional support comes from First Horizon and the Brach, Carly, and Emile Myers Family Fund. Special thanks to our partners, including: Wild Child Wines, Parish Brewing Co, Ton's Downtown, Barataria Beauties, Spoonbill and more.

We can't wait to see you on September 4th!

Undercurrent Awards 2025 Watch Party

Hosted by David Begnaud