The Charlie Smith Award
SAVE THE DATE! This year’s event is Friday,
November 4th, 2011
Location:
Minneapolis Airport Marriot
2020 East American Boulevard
Bloomington, MN 55425
Minneapolis Airport Marriot
2020 East American Boulevard
Bloomington, MN 55425
The Charlie Smith Award is named in honor of the late Charlie Smith, founding editor of Access Press. This annual awards ceremony has been held since 2003, offering an opportunity to bring many individuals and organizations together celebrate accomplishments within Minnesota’s disability community-as well as an opportunity to discuss the community’s future goals and needs.
Previous Winners of the Charlie Smith Award:
2010 – Steve Kuntz, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
2009 – Anne Henry, Minnesota Disability Law Center
2008 – Pete Feigal, Co-Founder of Tilting at Windmills
2007 – Jim and Claudia Carlisle, People Enhancing People
2006 – John Smith, University of Minnesota
2005 – Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD)
2004 – Rick Cardenas, Co-Director of Advocating Change Together (ACT)
2003 – Margot Imdieke Cross, Minnesota State Council on Disability
2009 – Anne Henry, Minnesota Disability Law Center
2008 – Pete Feigal, Co-Founder of Tilting at Windmills
2007 – Jim and Claudia Carlisle, People Enhancing People
2006 – John Smith, University of Minnesota
2005 – Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD)
2004 – Rick Cardenas, Co-Director of Advocating Change Together (ACT)
2003 – Margot Imdieke Cross, Minnesota State Council on Disability
Want to be a Sponsor of this year’s 2011 Charlie Award Banquet?
Keyliners Level – $150
• Your logo will be displayed at a table
• Your organization/company name will be listed in the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet program
• Your organization/company will be recognized in our November & December 2011 newspapers
• You will have a free website ad (your month of choice), a value of $100
• Your organization/company name will be listed in the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet program
• Your organization/company will be recognized in our November & December 2011 newspapers
• You will have a free website ad (your month of choice), a value of $100
Proofreaders Level – $250
• Your logo will be displayed at a table
• Your organization/company name will be listed in the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet program
• Your organization/company will be recognized in our November & December 2011 newspapers
• You will have 2 free rotating website ads (your month of choice), a value of $200
• Your organization/company will be listed on a special banner (on display) during the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet
• Your organization/company name will be listed in the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet program
• Your organization/company will be recognized in our November & December 2011 newspapers
• You will have 2 free rotating website ads (your month of choice), a value of $200
• Your organization/company will be listed on a special banner (on display) during the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet
Editor-in-Chief Level – $350
• Your logo will be displayed at a table.
• Your organization/company name will be listed in the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet program
• Your organization/company will be recognized in our November & December 2011 newspapers
• You will have 2 free rotating website ads (your month of choice), a value of $200
• Your organization/company will be listed on a special banner, on display during the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet
• Your organization/company will be recognized by our emcee during the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet
• A table will be named in your organization/company’s honor the evening of the event
• Your organization/company name will be listed in the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet program
• Your organization/company will be recognized in our November & December 2011 newspapers
• You will have 2 free rotating website ads (your month of choice), a value of $200
• Your organization/company will be listed on a special banner, on display during the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet
• Your organization/company will be recognized by our emcee during the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet
• A table will be named in your organization/company’s honor the evening of the event
Attend the 2011 Charlie Award Banquet – November 4, 2011:
$45 per person or $325 for an 8-person table (save $35).
There are several ways to register:
1. You can do it online
2. Mail your check(s) to: Access Press, Attn: Dawn, 1821 University Avenue W #S-104, St. Paul, 55104.
3. Call the office and do the transaction over the phone. (651) 644-2133
2. Mail your check(s) to: Access Press, Attn: Dawn, 1821 University Avenue W #S-104, St. Paul, 55104.
3. Call the office and do the transaction over the phone. (651) 644-2133
Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Silent Auction begins at 5:30
Sit-down dinner & award ceremony at 7:00 pm
Silent Auction begins at 5:30
Sit-down dinner & award ceremony at 7:00 pm
This year there will be a Silent Auction & Raffle Fundraiser, music by Larry McDonough, and more!
