Our 14th Annual UNITED Tribute will be held
Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Our signature gala celebrates the year's successes and honors the companies, employees, and community leaders who make it happen. Denton County's most anticipated event features the crowd-favorite Dancing with Our Stars competition showcasing a troupe of community volunteer dancers.
DETAILS:
Time: 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Attire: Black Tie
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center
THE DANCERS REVEALED!
Meet the 20 community volunteers strutting their stuff on this year's dance floor under the guidance of
GLADYS KEATON
Dance Professor Emeritus | Texas Woman's University
Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award
The Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award recognizes active community leaders and philanthropists in Denton County who dedicate their time and financial resources to help improve and transform lives in Denton County. The recipient has a long-standing history of working with United Way and our network of partners to make Denton County a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Our annual gala, UNITED Tribute, celebrates our generous community partners and raises funds to help improve lives in Denton County. The event will take place January 17, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center.
This friendly dance competition is the centerpiece of our UNITED Tribute entertainment. Dancing with Our Stars features fun, well-loved individuals from our community—nominated by you! Their participation helps us raise awareness and funds to create a thriving Denton County.
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