UNITED Tribute

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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.

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Theme: Dancing in the Moonlight
 
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 KEETON

Dance Professor Emeritus | Texas Woman's University

 

 

 

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...

 

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 6 pm

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center

3100 Town Center Trail | Denton

Doors Open: 6 PM | Program Begins at 7 PM

long dress, dark suit

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 communitynominated by you! Their participation helps us raise awareness and funds to create a thriving Denton County.