Access Awards 

The 2024 Access Awards will be held on Friday, July 26th, from 6-9 pm at the Holiday Inn hotel located at 3700 Central Avenue. This year's theme is "Crossroad of Change." There will be live entertainment, a live auction, and plenty of good fun and fellowship. 

Purpose

Disability Connection Midsouth, Memphis's 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 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 “Crossroads of Change.” A new crossroad is coming for our organization and hopefully for the entire disability community of Memphis. Will you be part of the change? 

 Registration and tickets

Tickets for the Access Awards can be purchased by clicking 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 (Holiday Inn University of Memphis), 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 

Sponsorship Level / Benefits

•   Platinum - $3500 (Venue, Catering)

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

•   Gold Sponsor - $2000 (Venue, Entertainment)

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

•   Silver Sponsor - $1500 (Entertainment, Program)

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

•   Bronze Sponsor - $750

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

•   ADA Supporter - $500  

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

•  Business Card Ad - $250 – ¼ page

Click here to become a sponsor