2025 NTXDC Awards Luncheon

We are excited to announce the fourth annual North Texas Disability Chamber's Awards Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Frisco Hall Event Center in Frisco.

We are thrilled to have Mr. Chris Arnold (Mavs Emcee & Inclusion Ambassador) serve as our Emcee. Please join us and community leaders as we learn of the organization's achievements and celebrate our 2025 honorees.

2025 Honorees:

Mayor Jim Ross - Richard 'Rick' Grady Public Service Award (Sponsored by JBJ Management)
Rickey Woods - Meryl Evans Self-Advocacy Award (Sponsored by Hugs Café Inc.)
Lisa Ong - Cynt Marshall Catalyst for Inclusion Award (Sponsored by Veneer Lounge)

Tentative Agenda:

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Check In / Mocktail Reception
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch / Keynote / Awards Presentation
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Networking / Guests Depart

Accessibility: We will have two ASL interpreters on site from the Deaf Action Center. Live captioning will be provided by Breaking Barriers Captioning Services.

Dress Code: Business & Business Casual

Alternative Lunch Options: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Lactose Intolerant, Vegetarian, and Vegan

Would you be interested in sponsoring this year's Awards Luncheon? Please get in touch with us at hello@ntxdc.org for the sponsorship deck and details. Thank you.

Presenting Sponsor: Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Host Sponsor:

Reception Sponsor:

Awards Sponsors: JBJ Management, Hugs Café Inc., & Veneer Lounge

Accessibility Sponsor: BNSF Railway

Valet Sponsor: Altruistic

Table Sponsors: City of Richardson, Pocket CM, Cortica Care, Yumi Ice Cream Co. Inc.

In-Kind Sponsors: Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers Baseball Club, IVISMILE, H-E-B, Three Box Strategic Communications, Yumi Ice Cream Co. Inc., North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, and Strategic Impact Group