20260730 2000 ACB Banquet

20260730 2000 ACB Banquet

Originally Aired on ACB Media

The banquet included a moment of reflection, presentations of BOP and ACB awards, and a keynote by Precious Perez. Jeff Thom served as emcee.

2045: BOP awards — Ned E. Freeman Excellence in Writing, Vernon Henley Media, and Hollis Liggett Braille Free Press Awards.

2100: ACB awards — Koni Sims and Ann Brash.

2115: Keynote — Precious Perez, entertainer, songwriter, and inspirational speaker from Louisville, Kentucky. Perez spoke about her life as a blind musician and her advocacy and performed music. She had been blind since birth because of retinopathy of prematurity. Her experience included accessibility testing, voice acting for a Paramount Plus miniseries and a Dora animated series, performing with a cover band, and writing a book about growing up blind. Latin music was her main passion. The source described two singles released since September and four more in development. Her work with Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities supported advocacy for blindness, disability awareness, and accessibility in the music industry. She emphasized spreading love, uplifting her communities, and empowering others.

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