Below are the past recipients of the different awards that TCB has given and the list of lifetime members to ACB and TCB.

This award was given to a blind or visually impaired person who went on and became a success in life despite their vision problem. This award was given by the Temple of Israel church in Memphis for several years and they discontinued and the state council decided to replace it with the Helen Wild award in honor of one of our members who had worked tirelessly for the benefit of the blind and visually impaired.

This award was given out to a individual that is blind, visually impaired, or sighted in honor of Ann who was a member of the east chapter who was always going the extra mile to help anyone any way she could.

The Helen Wild Award is given in memory of a blind woman who dedicated many years of service to the Tennessee Council of the Blind. She worked to educate the legislators as well as the general public in the abilities of blind people. Helen showed great loyalty to the TCB through the years by serving as secretary and president of the organization. Therefore, this award is to be given to a legally blind individual who has demonstrated the same characteristics as the woman for whom this award has been named in honor. The person chosen to receive this award will be given a certificate and $50.00, or a plaque.

This award is to be given out at the annual state convention.

Dave L. Day award is given out to a individual that is sighted for dedicated service or generous contributions to benefit those who are blind or visually impaired. This award is given by the Mid-Tennessee Council of the Blind and is only given if the selection committee receives a nomination worthy of this honor.