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.

We celebrate them with the Undercurrent Awards.

🌊 Who, What, When, Where? Our 5th Annual Undercurrent Awards is in the books! CBS News Contributor David Begnaud hosted the 2025 Undercurrent Awards Watch Party on September 4 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in downtown Lafayette. The televised special was simulcast that night on KLFY, KATC and KADN. Watch the 2025 Undercurrent Awards television special hosted by David Begnaud here. Stay tuned for next year’s program!

Our 2025 Wavemakers (from left to right, above):

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

Honorees have the opportunity to direct a grant from the Community Foundation of Acadiana to the local charitable cause of their choice.

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 and Spoonbill Restaurant.