14th Annual Arc Benefit Gala

Thanks to everyone for making the 14th Annual Arc Benefit Gala a night to remember. Nearly 300 guests entered the Hilton Memphis’ Grand Ballroom September 26 to enjoy food, entertainment, and music, all for a good cause.

The event featured a silent and live auction. Some of the items up for bid included a 47” Philips HDTV from Sam’s Club, roundtrip tickets from Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways, a membership to The Crescent Club, and a John Hardy cocktail ring from Mednikow Jewelers.

Members of The Arc of the Mid-South’s Board of Directors presented awards to honor those who continually strive to make a difference in lives of individuals with disabilities, their families, and friends. Winners for this year’s awards include:

Taco Bell – Employer of the Year
Kristen Hicks – Employee of the Year
Anthony Sledge – Professional of the Year
John Barzizza – Distinguished Community Service Award
Lou Gettings – Educator/Advocate of the Year
Derrick Freeman – Outstanding Artist/Performer Award
Adrian Starks – Empowerment Award
Beverly Cannon – Humanitarian of the Year

Joe Birch of WMC-TV did an awesome job moderating the event and serving as celebrity auctioneer.

Thanks to our volunteers, staff, and all attendees!

Make sure to check out photos from the gala on our flickr page!