Our 14th Annual UNITED Tribute raised a record-breaking $301,000+!
Over 850 guests joined us at the Embassy Suites Denton as we "Danced in the Moonlight" for our 14th annual signature gala to celebrate the year's successes and honor the companies, employees, and community leaders who made it happen. Denton County's most anticipated event featuring the crowd-favorite Dancing with Our Stars competition did not disappoint.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM AN EPIC NIGHT
Tribute co-chairs Tracey Long and Dr. Lacey Rainey (l to r)
The TWU Dance Pioneers ended the Pre-Event Experience sponsored by TWU with a bang!
Peterbilt GM Jake Montero (l) presents our board chair Mike Thomson and CEO Gary Henderson with a ceremonial check representing their record 2025 campaign.
David & Carol Rowley (left) were presented with the 2025 Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Awardees by Gary Henderson and past UWDC CEP (1991-2006) Pat Gobble Fekete.
The UNITED Tribute dancers open the night with an energetic group dance.
UNITED Tribute Alumni return to the dance floor.
Billy & Tiffany Roussel
Christopher Skidmore & Kim Coud Skidmore
Chase & Jess Pierson
Nancy Parra & Deron Robinson
Marla Strittmatter & Sean Jacobson
Tony & Michelle Hulbin
Nicole & Michael Goodman
Gary Weiland & Kristine Stewart
Brian Wade & Jacqueline Egert
Ben Salas & Anna Sidorova
Lead UNITED Award went to Pros PM for second consecutive year.
Give UNITED Award went to Town of Little Elm.
Trailblazer Award went to the City of The Colony.
Ambassadors of the Year Award went to Victoria Lo and Dina Wiseman from Morrison Milling.
Rise UNITED Award | Mid-Size Organization went to NCTC.
Rise UNITED Award | Large-Size Organization went to CTDI for the second consecutive year.
Nancy Parra and Deron Robinson win Judge's Choice Award.
Dancing with Our Stars Champions Jacqueline Egert and Brian Wade with event chairs Tracey Long (right), Dr. Lacey Rainey, and choreographer Gladys Keeton.
Check out more UNITED Tribute photos from our event photographers from Illustrative Depictions Photography.
MEET OUR DANCERS
These 20 community volunteers strutted their stuff on this year's dance floor and raised a over $91,000!
The 2025 Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award will recognize David & Carol Rowley for their dedicated generosity in supporting the community with consistent giving to United Way since the 1960s. The Rowley's United Way relationship began in 1963 when David...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center
3100 Town Center Trail | Denton
Doors Open: 6 PM | Program Begins at 7 PM
ATTIRE: After 6 | Black Tie Optional
Long dress | Dark suit or tux
Auction | Wine & Spirits Pull
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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