The Night of Champions event celebrates local businesses that provide meaningful employment opportunities to differently abled adults, including individuals with Down syndrome, while honoring the valuable contributions these employees make in the workplace and our community.
The 17th Annual Night of Champions will be Thursday, April 30th, 2026
at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel – 100 General McIntosh Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401
As we celebrate this year’s Champions, employers will have the chance to see firsthand what an amazing opportunity it is to welcome individuals with special needs into their workplaces.
The evening will begin with the Hiring Expo & Cocktail Hour at 6:00pm, and Dinner & Ceremony beginning at 7:00pm.
For more information, please contact Lindsey at lbarron@ldssga.org or text at 229-457-7974.
Past Champions
We are excited to introduce five new Champions at our 17th Annual Night of Champions on April 30th!
Click on each image below and meet our 2025 Champions! Discover the uplifting journeys of individuals who are breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible in the workplace. These remarkable men and women are changing the narrative for differently-abled people in the workforce—proving that ability is greater than disability and showing us all what leadership, perseverance, and passion can look like in action!
