The Lafayette Mayor-President’s Awareness Committee for Citizens with Disabilities (DAC) celebrated local champions of inclusion during its annual 2025 Awards Ceremony, held October 7 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center.

More than 100 community members from across Lafayette Parish gathered for breakfast and fellowship as this year’s honorees were recognized for their outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to building a more inclusive community.

This year’s honorees are:

Non-Profit of the Year: Acadiana Native Plant Project

For its commitment to accessibility and inclusion through programs like the Supported Satellite Growers Program and outdoor accessibility improvements.

Business of the Year: The HUT

Recognized for inclusive hiring practices and a workplace culture that

See Full Page