Access Awards 

The 2023 Access Awards will be held on Friday, July 28th, from 6-9 pm at the DoubleTree Hilton hotel located at 5069 Sanderlin Avenue. This year's theme is "Claiming Our Space." There will be live entertainment provided by Wyndie Oh, a live auction, and plenty of good fun and fellowship. 

Purpose

 

Disability Connection Midsouth, formerly the Memphis Center for Independent Living continues our work of almost 40 years of advocating, educating, and uniting communities. Access will always be a cornerstone of what we do, ensuring that people with disabilities can work, live, and play alongside neighbors without disabilities. However, eliminating barriers to access cannot be done by one individual or organization alone, but instead it takes the hard work of many chipping away at it over time to break down barriers. Disability Connection Midsouth celebrates the accomplishments of advocates from across our community during our annual Access Awards Banquet. This year’s theme is “Claiming Our Space.” Often, people with disabilities are overlooked and forgotten, but we must claim our space in society by demanding full inclusion.

Nominations Open

 

Disability Connection Midsouth is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Advocacy Awards. The winners will be announced during our annual banquet on July 28, 2023. This award is given to individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made a significant contribution to removing barriers or increasing access for people with disabilities in our community. All nominations MUST be submitted no later than June 20, 2023. For questions contact Christina Clift at (901) 726-6404 or email them to christinac@disabilitymidsouth.org. We look forward to reviewing your

 

Click here to start your nomination!


 Registration and tickets

 

Tickets for the Access Awards can be purchased by visiting Click here to register and get your ticket

 

You can send a check or money order payable to the Memphis Center for Independent Living with Access Awards in the memo. They should be mailed to

Attention Christina Clift

Disability Connection Midsouth

1000 S. Cooper Street

Memphis, TN 38104


Become a sponsor!

Your support of the Access Award Benefit will allow Disability Connection Midsouth to present awards to outstanding advocates and to advertise the event. Additionally, sponsorships will pay for the venue (Doubletree Hilton), entertainment, event programs and to offset dinner costs for special guests. This event offers an opportunity for people with and without disabilities to join together to honor the difference our organization and 2023 honorees have made in our community.

 

Sponsorship Level and Benefits 

Extra-Large Logo on Banner and all Promotional Materials, Back cover of programs, Booth set up at event, 1 dinner table (8 dinner tickets) Community Space Partner Certificate

Extra-Large Logo on Banner and all Promotional Materials, Back cover of programs, Booth set up at event, 1 dinner table (8 dinner tickets) Community Space Champion Certificate

Large Logo on all Promotional Materials, inside cover of benefit program, 5 dinner tickets, Booth set up at event, Community Engagement Certificate

Medium Logo on all Promotional Materials, ½ page ad in benefit program, 4 dinner tickets, Community Fan Certificate

Small Logo on all promotional materials, ¼ page ad in benefit program, 2 dinner tickets


Click here to Become a sponsor