Our 13th annual signature gala was held
Saturday, January 25, 2025.
UNITED Tribute 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.
Jan Langelius of Peterbilt and Lois Kim of NY Life host our Live! from the Blue Carpet. Check out the replay >
Guests mix & mingle in the VIP Lounge sponsored by TWU prior to the event.
Peterbilt's Leon Handt presents Gary Henderson and Board Chair Mike Thomson with ceremonial check.
Pros PM wins the Lead UNITED Award.
City of Carrollton wins the Give UNITED Award.
American National Bank & Trust wins the Trailblazer Award.
Tori Howard & Morgan McDowell of DATCU win the Ambassadors of the Year Award.
First United Bank wins the Rise UNITED Award | Small Organization.
City of Denton wins the Rise UNITED Award | Mid-Size Organization.
CTDI wins the Rise UNITED Award | Large Organization.
Some of our Dancing with Our Stars Alumni dance to "God Blessed Texas"
The stars of our 2024 video lend an assist to the alumni dancers as Texas flag bearers.
Gary Henderson presents Humanitarian Awardee Carrell Ann Simmons with her award with a hug.
Top 3 Finalist Dancing Duos celebrate as the winners are announced.
Evan Pasha lifts wife Kirsten as they celebrate being chosen Judges' Choice winners.
Our Mirror Ball winners Cheryl McIvor of Children's Health and Ryan Garcia of Margaritaville Enterprises pose with (L-R) event chair Tracey Long, dance choreographer Gladys Keeton, and campaign chair Dr. Jessica DeRoche.
Check out more UNITED Tribute photos from our official event photographer Illustrative Depictions Photography.
These community volunteers danced their way into the hearts of the crowd... and raised over $46,000!
Our Dancers Revealed...
Watch in full screen!
The 2024 Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award recognized Texas native and long-time volunteer Carrell Ann Simmons for several decades of selfless service to create a better Denton County for everyone. Simmons’ community involvement spans decades and involves...
The Hotel Association of North Texas Hotel of the Year 2024
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 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 of community needs and to mobilize Denton County communities to action so all can thrive.
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