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Nominations open for 2026 Undercurrent Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Undercurrent Awards, which recognize outstanding Lafayette community leaders called "Wavemakers." The awards ceremony will be held on October 4 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts.

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  • 2025-53-PCPlanning Commission · Final Plat · 0.2 mi away
  • 403B South Buchanan Street CUPRezoning · 0.2 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda May 18, 2026 · Agenda
  • 1019 Lee AvenueZoning Variance · 0.2 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda September 10, 2026 · Agenda
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  • Cathedral-Carmel School0.3 mi away
  • Lafayette Middle School0.5 mi away
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  • Parc Putnam0.1 mi away
  • Parc Sans Souci0.1 mi away
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  1. · KLFYNominations open for 2026 Undercurrent Awards This story
  2. · KATCThe Current opens nominations for 2026 Undercurrent Awards hosted by David Begnaud
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