Access Awards!

Event has ended. Auction is still open!

Auction Information!

We will hold two auctions: online (NOW OPEN) and in person at the Access Awards.The online auction items will be open for bidding from July 27, 09:00 AM to August 3, 05:00 PM CST. To ensure a smooth process, we have listed instructions below:

Go to https://event.gives/dcm/items
The website will require you to create an account. This is necessary. In the event you win a bid, we must be able to contact you via email or phone number to verify your purchase and ensure you receive your item(s).

How will online bidding work?

If you are the first to bid on a particular item, you must bid the minimum amount.
Further bids will be in increments of $2.
Based on how you have created your Event.Gives account, you should receive notifications either by phone or email if someone else has outbid you. We recommend checking your bid regularly during the week to ensure your place.
If you win, someone from our office will contact you to discuss the details of your pick up and purchase.*

*Unfortunately, due to the nature of some items, we cannot provide delivery. Our office, located at 1000 S. Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104, will be designated as the auction item pick-up location.If you plan to join us at the Access Awards, this is your chance to get a sneak peek at the items we will include at the LIVE auction! Thank you to our sponsors and charitable donations from organizations like The Capital Grille, Buff City Soap, Scentsy, QVC, Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Malco Theaters, and more!We hope you will support us either during the online auction or at the Access Awards. These efforts directly support our mission to facilitate the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of community life.If you have any questions about this process, please contact christinac@disabilitymidsouth.org

Purpose

Disability Connection Midsouth, Memphis's Center for Independent Living, continues our work of facilitating the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of life. Access will always be a cornerstone of what we do. However, eliminating barriers to access cannot be done by one individual or organization alone. Instead, it demands the hard work of a community. The annual Access Awards Banquet celebrates the accomplishments of advocates from across our community. There will be a live auction, dinner, music, and plenty of good fun and fellowship.

Tickets

The Access Awards is our annual fundraising event. To help further our mission of providing services to all people with disabilities and their families, we hope you can extend your support in these difficult times. Individual tickets are $75 each. They can be purchased online by following this link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/251034989551160If you require payment via check or money order, you can send them payable to the Memphis Center for Independent Living with Access Awards in the memo. They should be mailed to the following:Attention Christina CliftDisability Connection Midsouth1000 S. Cooper StreetMemphis, TN 38104If you cannot attend the Access Awards and want to support our center, please consider making a donation of your choosing to Disability Connection Midsouth. Your gift will directly support our mission of advocating, educating, and uniting communities. To make a donation, follow this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YB5YVJ74DDQP6

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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 help cover the cost of the venue, 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 2026 honorees have made in our community.

Sponsorship Level and Benefits

We offer several sponsorship levels to recognize your organization’s commitment to access and inclusion:Platinum Sponsor – $5,000+

Prominent recognition in the event program booklet
Logo and recognition on Disability Connection Midsouth’s website and social media
Verbal recognition and featured highlight during the awards program
Complimentary event tickets

Gold Sponsor – $2,500

Recognition in the event program booklet
Logo and recognition on DCM’s website and social media
Highlight during the awards program
Complimentary event tickets

Silver Sponsor – $1,500

Recognition in the event program booklet
Recognition on DCM’s website and social media

Bronze Sponsor – $750

Recognition in the event program booklet
Recognition on DCM’s website and social media

Access Sponsor – $500

Recognition in the event program booklet, on the DCM website, and through social media

All sponsors will be acknowledged in the program booklet, across social media platforms, and on the Disability Connection Midsouth website, demonstrating your support for accessibility, equity, and community inclusion.Click the following link to sponsor the event! https://pci.jotform.com/form/231278936564164

2025 Access Award Recipients

Troy Allen, SRVS