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Our 10th Annual UNITED Tribute was held January 15, 2022!
Friends and supporters of United Way of Denton County gathered in socially-distanced fashion at the grand ballroom at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center for the 10th annual UNITED Tribute Gala. Despite limiting ticket sales to 70% capacity, the 10th annual UNITED Tribute gala raised over $230,000 to reach an impressive 10-year milestone surpassing $1 million dollars raised for United Way of Denton County to improve and transform lives across Denton County.
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The 9th Annual UNITED Tribute was held May 8, 2021!
After a four-month delay due to the pandemic, friends and supporters of United Way of Denton County gathered in socially distanced fashion at the grand ballroom at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center for the annual UNITED Tribute Gala. The sold-out celebration recognized several organizations and individuals for their dedication to Denton County during the difficult year of 2020, and two community dancers were crowned Champions of “Dancing with Our Stars.”
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Our 8th Annual UNITED Tribute was held January 18, 2020!
A record 1,100 guests joined us to fill the grand ballroom at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center for a sold-out celebration for the Denton County community. In addition to recognizing several organizations and individuals for their dedication to improving and transforming lives in Denton County, we announced $2.3 million raised by our community, and crowned two community dancers as Champions of “Dancing with Our Stars.”
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Our 7th Annual UNITED Tribute was held Jan. 19, 2019!
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Our Sixth Annual United TRIBUTE was held Jan. 20, 2018!
United TRIBUTE
Our Sixth Annual United TRIBUTE was held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center. For five years, United TRIBUTE has celebrated our donors and their meaningful impact with an evening of live music, delicious food, and our own Dancing With Our Stars competition.
Our 2018 Dancers:
Antonius Sidharta & Chelsie Clark
Ben Smith & Jennifer Peace
Erik Clark & Courtney Cross
Greg Price & Wendy Chance
Jason Brothers & Sara Schroeder
Jason Faigle & Kate Lynass
Jason Stewart & Maria Herrera
Keith Pierce & Jordan McDowell
Michael Redwine & Joy Kirven
United TRIBUTE 2017, presented by the University of North Texas
Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award Honorees: Debbie & Mark Merki
Dancing With Our Stars Champions: Alana Presley-Taylor and Greg Coward
Meet Our 2017 Dancers:
Ashlie Bagley & Hutch Ice
Cristi Carothers & Josh Ashford
Hillary Castillo & Kenneth Williamson
Jeanette CeBallos & Christopher Johnson
Vanessa Ellison & Landon Ellison
Hope Galloway & Scott Campbell
Heather Hutmacher & Nick Person
Denise Roberts & David Layton
Alana Presley-Taylor & Greg Coward
Darlene Turner & John Alday
Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: University of North Texas
Gold Sponsors: CIMA Solutions Group; DATCU Credit Union; Denton Record-Chronicle; First United Bank; Guaranty Bank & Trust; Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn & Seay, P.C.; James Wood Autopark; Merki & Associates, P.C.; Texas Woman's University
Auction Sponsor: Dr. Bettye Myers
Silver Sponsor: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Bronze Sponsors: AlphaGraphics Denton; Bill Utter Ford; Bravo Communications & Consulting; Low Voltage Solutions
In-Kind Sponsors: Everyone's a Story Production; GoVision; Razzmattazz; Savannah Stonecipher Photography; See Joy Photo (Caroline Kunkel)
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United TRIBUTE 2016
Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award Honoree: Stan Morton
Dancing With Our Stars Champions: Randi Skinner and Jackie Davis
Meet our 2016 Dancers:
Amber Briggle & Jonathan Kirkman
Michelle Cree & Dr. Brent Dragoo
Monya Crow & Tim Smith
Jennifer Engelbrecht & Jim Engelbrecht
Caroline King & Dr. Rob Placido
Michelle Lynn & Glen Farris
Julie Price & Alex Lee
Randi Skinner & Jackie Davis
Daphne Zollinger & Terry Foor
Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: CIMA Solutions Group; Denton Record-Chronicle; First United Bank; Merki & Associates, P.C.; Verus Real Estate Advisors
Silver Sponsors: Dr. Bettye Myers; Denton Regional Medical Center; Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Bronze Sponsors: Bravo Communications & Consulting; Gohlke Pools; Low Voltage Solutions
Bar Sponsors: Ramey King Insurance; Sawko & Burroughs, P.C.
Friends of United Way of Denton County: Dr. Mary Curtis & Dr. Mark Davis; Drs. Melody & Robert Neely
In-Kind Sponsors: AlphaGraphics Denton; Everyone’s a Story Productions; GoVision; LINKS Construction; Nanci Kimmey; Razzmatazz; TexasWoman’s University; Tiffany Youngblood Photography; Total Wine & More Denton
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United TRIBUTE 2015
Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award Honorees: Janet & Joe Mulroy
Dancing With Our Stars Champions: Greg Johnson and student dancer Stephanie Martinez
Sponsors:
AlphaGraphics Denton; Bravo Communications & Consulting; Cima Solutions Group; DATCU Credit Union; Denton Record-Chronicle; Denton Regional Medical Center; Everyone's a Story Productions; Hicks Lightning Protection; Kim & Rob Seay; Low Voltage Solutions; Merki & Associates, P.C.; NORTHSTAR BANK OF TEXAS; Ramey King Insurance; Sawko & Burroughs, P.C.; Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton; Texas Woman's University
United TRIBUTE 2014
Dancing With Our Stars Champions: Melanie Vest and student dancer David Morales
Sponsors:
AlphaGraphics Denton; Ben E. Keith Co.; DATCU Credit Union; Denton Record-Chronicle; Denton Regional Medical Center; Jerry & Kathy Seay; Merki & Associates, P.C.; NORTHSTAR BANK OF TEXAS; Rob & Kim Seay; Sawko & Burroughs, P.C.; Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton; Texas Woman’s University; VERUS Real Estate
United TRIBUTE 2013
Humanitarian Award Honoree: Dr. Bettye Myers
Dancing With Our Stars Champions: Joey Hawkins and student dancer Rosalynn Rodriguez
Sponsors:
AlphaGraphics Denton; Ben E. Keith, Co.; Bravo Communications & Consulting; DATCU Credit Union; Denton Record-Chronicle; Denton Regional Medical Center; Ehrhart's Jewelers; First State Bank; Glazer Distributors; Golden Triangle Mall; Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn & Seay, P.C.; Jerry & Kathy Seay; Merki & Associates, P.C.; NORTHSTAR BANK OF TEXAS; Sally Beauty Company; Sawko & Burroughs, P.C.; Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton; Texas Woman's University; Verus Real Estate Advisors