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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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The session agenda included the following items.

0930: Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance - Leadership Fellows - Marja Byers, Salem, OR; Shana Ray, El Cerrito, CA; Jimmie Smith, Talladega, AL

1000: Affiliate Roll Call

1030: Nominations and Candidate Speeches - ACB Elections

1100: ACB Angels Presentation:
Robert Rogers, Cincinnati, OH
Patricia Copeland, Seattle, WA
Vicki Ratcliffe, Alexandria, VA

Presiding Officer: Michael Garrett, Treasurer, Missouri City, TX

1115: Braille Authority of North America (BANA), Celebrating 50 Years
Presenter: Judy Dixon, ACB Representative to BANA, Arlington, VA

1130: Treasurer’s Report, Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer, Missouri City, TX

1200: Convention Report, Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair, Saint Paul, MN

1215: Door prizes and announcements;

Adjourn

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The reception honored 30 years of Durward K. McDaniel First-Timers Leadership Program recipients and 10 years of ACB Leadership Fellows. Convention attendees celebrated the programs' shared legacy of leadership, service, and lasting contributions to ACB.

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