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 — and contribute at any scale, big or small.

Our 2026 Wavemakers are:

Blake Miller, LeBlanc Elementary Fiddle Club
Melissa Bowen, Authenticity Center
Joyce Gaymon, Camp Inspire
Desiree Hebert, LaMARC

We celebrate them with the Undercurrent Awards.

🌊 Who, What, When, Where

Our 6th Annual Undercurrent Awards is produced by The Current and David Begnaud’s Do Good Crew.

The event will be held Sunday, October 4 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in downtown Lafayette and hosted by David Begnaud.

Date: Sunday, Oct 4, 2026

Time:

12:30 p.m. Doors open to VIP ticketholders, VIP reception begins

1:30 p.m. Doors open to Premium and General Admission ticketholders

2:00 p.m. Show begins

The live event will be filmed for a special 30-minute television special to be simulcast on KLFY, KATC and KADN and KLAF on November 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.

The 2026 Undercurrent Awards are sponsored by The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation and FMOL Health | Our Lady of Lourdes, with additional support provided by Acadian Companies, City Club at River Ranch, La Fonda, Red’s, Louisiana Scrap Metal, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, First Horizon, Madeleine Groth, DDS, The Brach, Carly and Emile Myers Family Fund, Robert and Malia Schacht and Zea Rotisserie & Bar.

Special thanks to our partners Lamar Advertising, All Star Signs & Specialties and Wild Child Wines.

Undercurrent Awards 2026

A celebration of Acadiana's local heroes