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Black Tie · Red Carpet · Dallas

ReinventedAwards Gala 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Hilton Richardson Dallas · 701 E. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75081

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The Evening

One night for the people who started over — and brought others with them.

The Reinvented Awards Gala celebrates reinvention in its most tangible form: careers rebuilt, families restored, businesses launched from nothing, and communities changed by people who refused to stay where life left them.

The evening opens on the red carpet, moves into dinner and the awards presentation, and closes with honoree tributes and live entertainment.

Host

Vickie Winans

American singer-songwriter and music producer

Evening Schedule

  • 6:00 PMRed carpet & arrivals
  • 7:00 PMDinner service & welcome
  • 8:00 PMAwards presentation
  • 9:30 PMHonoree tributes & live entertainment
  • 11:00 PMEvening concludes
Maurice Johnson — red carpet host portrait

Red Carpet

Your Red Carpet Host

Capturing the arrivals, the elegance, and the moments you'll want to keep.

Maurice Johnson

Moments by Maurice · Red Carpet Host

Maurice Johnson is a talented photographer and visual storyteller with a passion for capturing authentic moments, meaningful connections, and unforgettable experiences. Through Moments by Maurice, he brings creativity, professionalism, and an artistic eye to every event he covers. Maurice will bring his talents to the 2026 Reinvented Awards Gala, helping capture the energy, elegance, and special moments of this inaugural celebration.

Charmaine Byers — red carpet experience portrait

Charmaine Byers

Red Carpet Experience

Charmaine Byers is a real estate professional with Zenith Realty Advisors Group, known for bringing professionalism, confidence, and a genuine commitment to people into everything she does. With a passion for connecting with others and celebrating community, Charmaine brings warmth, energy, and an engaging presence wherever she goes. Charmaine will serve as part of the Red Carpet Experience for the 2026 REINVENTED Community Awards Gala, helping welcome honorees and special guests while capturing the excitement and inspiring stories behind this special evening.

2026 Honorees

2026 Reinvented Awards Honorees

Honoring distinguished leaders whose work reflects reinvention, excellence, service, faith, leadership, advocacy, and legacy.

  • Vickie Winans — honoree portrait

    Vickie Winans

    Reinvented Lifetime Legacy & Excellence Award

  • Michael L. Ross — honoree portrait

    Michael L. Ross

    Reinvented Lifetime Achievement in Music & Ministry Award

  • Dr. Cindy Trimm — honoree portrait

    Dr. Cindy Trimm

    Reinvented Global Impact, Faith & Leadership Award

  • Chris Howell — honoree portrait

    Chris Howell

    REINVENTED Excellence in Communications & Media Impact Award

  • Scoop Jefferson — honoree portrait

    Scoop Jefferson

    Reinvented Excellence in Media & Storytelling Award

  • Melinda Hamilton — honoree portrait

    Melinda Hamilton

    Reinvented Courage, Healing & Community Impact Award

  • Dr. Lawerance Henry — honoree portrait

    Dr. Lawerance Henry

    Reinvented Presidential Leadership & Legacy Award

  • Chandra Jones, MD — honoree portrait

    Chandra Jones, MD

    Reinvented Excellence in Medicine, Advocacy & Empowerment Award

  • Rodney Patterson — honoree portrait

    Rodney Patterson

    2026 Legacy of Mentorship & Leadership Award

Honorees will be honored at the Reinvented Awards Gala on November 7, 2026, at the Hilton Richardson Dallas.

Awards

Categories.

The 2026 Reinvented honorees will be celebrated on gala night — November 7, 2026.

  • Reinvented Lifetime Legacy & Excellence Award
  • Reinvented Lifetime Achievement in Music & Ministry Award
  • Reinvented Courage, Healing & Community Impact Award
  • Reinvented Excellence in Media & Storytelling Award
  • REINVENTED Excellence in Communications & Media Impact Award
  • Reinvented Global Impact, Faith & Leadership Award
  • Reinvented Presidential Leadership & Legacy Award
  • Reinvented Trailblazer in Justice, Family & Legacy Award
  • 2026 Legacy of Mentorship & Leadership Award

Special Guests

Featured guests, presenters, and performers are announced in the weeks leading up to the gala.

Red Carpet

Step-and-repeat photography, press line, and interviews open the evening at 6:00 PM.

Vendors

A limited number of vendor tables are available during the Red Carpet & Vendor Experience. See vendor packages.

Corporate Sponsorship

Partner With Purpose.

Sponsorship of the Reinvented Awards Gala aligns your company with leadership, reinvention, and measurable community impact — carried across a distinguished awards evening, media visibility on The Marcus Lee Stephenson Show, and recognition in print and online.

Sponsor Benefits at a Glance

  • Gala & Stage Recognition
  • Gala Program/Booklet Exposure
  • Step-and-Repeat Visibility ($1,500+)
  • Vendor & VIP Table Allocations
  • The Marcus Lee Stephenson Show Promotional Presence
  • Episode Promotions
  • Social Media Recognition
  • Red Carpet Recognition ($2,000+)
  • Digital Gala Website Recognition

All sponsor vendor tables are 6-foot tables and include a black tablecloth with skirt.

Highest Honor · Elite Legacy

Top Tier Sponsorship

Elite Legacy Sponsor

$7,500

  • 1 VIP table for 8 guests with preferred seating
  • 1 six-foot vendor table
  • 12 months of advertising on The Marcus Lee Stephenson Show
  • 12 sponsored episode mentions
  • Premium/large logo placement on the Gala step-and-repeat
  • Prominent logo placement on the Gala website and sponsorship page
  • Full-page premium ad in the Gala program/booklet
  • Prominent company recognition from the stage
  • Company spotlight/recognition during the Gala
  • Inclusion in appropriate Gala social-media sponsor recognition
  • Designation as an Official Elite Legacy Sponsor of the 2026 Reinvented Awards Gala
Become an Elite Legacy Sponsor

Sponsorship Level

Community Supporter

$500

  • Gala sponsor recognition
  • Website sponsor listing
  • Gala program/booklet listing
  • Social media recognition
  • One vendor table
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Sponsorship Level

Bronze Sponsor

$1,000

  • Gala sponsor recognition
  • Website listing
  • One vendor table
  • Gala program/booklet listing
  • Stage recognition
  • 1 month promotional presence with The Marcus Lee Stephenson Show
  • 1 episode promotion
  • Social media recognition
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Sponsorship Level

Silver Sponsor

$1,500

  • All appropriate prior recognition
  • One vendor table
  • Enhanced company information in gala materials
  • Stage recognition
  • Step-and-repeat logo
  • 1 month promotional presence with The Marcus Lee Stephenson Show
  • 1 episode promotion
  • Social media recognition
  • 2 VIP gala tickets
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Sponsorship Level

Gold Sponsor

$2,000

  • One vendor table
  • Enhanced gala materials listing
  • Stage recognition
  • Step-and-repeat logo
  • 2 months show advertising/promotional presence
  • 2 episode promotions
  • Social media recognition
  • 2 VIP gala tickets
  • Red carpet recognition
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Sponsorship Level

Executive Sponsor

$3,000

  • One vendor table
  • Premium gala recognition
  • Enhanced/premium gala materials placement
  • Step-and-repeat logo
  • 3 months show advertising/promotional presence
  • 3 episode promotions
  • Enhanced social media recognition
  • 4 VIP gala tickets
  • Red carpet recognition
  • Promotional material placement
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Sponsorship Level

Platinum Sponsor

$4,000

  • One vendor table
  • Priority stage recognition
  • Premium gala program placement
  • Premium step-and-repeat logo placement
  • 4 months show advertising/promotional presence
  • 4 episode promotions
  • Premium social media recognition
  • 6 VIP gala tickets
  • Red carpet recognition
  • Promotional material placement
  • Sponsor interview/spotlight
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Most Prestigious · Premier Partnership

Legacy Level

Presenting Sponsor

$5,000

  • One VIP table for 8
  • Premier gala recognition
  • Premier website placement
  • Premium feature in gala program/booklet
  • Premier stage recognition
  • Premier step-and-repeat logo placement
  • 6 months promotional presence with The Marcus Lee Stephenson Show
  • 6 episode promotions
  • Premier social media recognition
  • Featured red carpet recognition
  • Promotional material placement
  • Sponsor interview/spotlight
  • Presenting Sponsor designation — “Reinvented Awards Gala 2026 Presented in Partnership With [Company Name]”
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Corporate sponsors needing invoice, ACH, or check processing for larger sponsorships may contact the Gala team.

Level Comparison

LevelInvestmentShow AdvertisingEpisode RecognitionGala RecognitionBooklet ExposureStep-and-RepeatVIP/Vendor TablesVIP TicketsSocial MediaRed CarpetWebsite Recognition
Elite Legacy Sponsor$7,50012 months12 sponsored episode mentionsProminent stage recognition + company spotlightFull-page premium ad Included1 VIP table for 8 (preferred seating) + 1 six-foot vendor tableVIP table for 8Gala social-media sponsor recognition—Prominent logo on Gala website & sponsorship page
Community Partner$250——Gala sponsor recognition——————Website sponsor listing
Community Supporter$500——Gala sponsor recognitionProgram/booklet listing—1 vendor table—Social media recognition—Website sponsor listing
Bronze Sponsor$1,0001 month1 episode promotionGala sponsor recognition + stage recognitionProgram/booklet listing—1 vendor table—Social media recognition—Website listing
Silver Sponsor$1,5001 month1 episode promotionStage recognitionEnhanced company information Included1 vendor table2 VIP gala ticketsSocial media recognition—Website listing
Gold Sponsor$2,0002 months2 episode promotionsStage recognition + red carpet recognitionEnhanced materials listing Included1 vendor table2 VIP gala ticketsSocial media recognitionRed carpet recognitionWebsite listing
Executive Sponsor$3,0003 months3 episode promotionsPremium gala recognition + red carpetEnhanced/premium placement Included1 vendor table4 VIP gala ticketsEnhanced social media recognitionRed carpet recognitionWebsite listing
Platinum Sponsor$4,0004 months4 episode promotionsPriority stage recognition + red carpetPremium program placement Included1 vendor table6 VIP gala ticketsPremium social media recognitionRed carpet recognitionWebsite listing
Presenting Sponsor$5,0006 months6 episode promotionsPremier gala & stage recognitionPremium feature in program/booklet Included1 VIP table for 8VIP table for 8Premier social media recognitionFeatured red carpet recognitionPremier website placement

Become a Reinvented Awards Gala Sponsor

Tell us about your company and the level you have in mind, and we'll follow up with placement details and next steps.

Start Sponsorship Inquiry

Sponsorship benefits, placements, production timelines, and promotional scheduling are subject to availability and final confirmation by MediaByMarcus.

Vendor Experience

Vendor Tables.

Showcase your business during the Red Carpet & Vendor Experience — then stay and enjoy the Reinvented Awards Gala as our guest.

Vendor Experience Package

$350 Total

Vendor Table + Professional Table Setup + 1 Gala Ticket

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • Hilton Richardson
  • 701 E. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75081
Reserve Your Vendor Table

Limited vendor spaces available. Reserve early.

Your $350 Includes

  • One 6-foot vendor table
  • Black tablecloth with full skirting provided
  • One General Admission Gala Ticket
  • The included General Admission ticket reflects a $50 savings off the regular general admission price
  • Vendor access begins at 4:30 PM
  • Participation during the Red Carpet & Vendor Experience
  • Opportunity to promote and sell products or services
  • Networking with guests, honorees, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and professionals
  • Admission to the Reinvented Awards Gala

Tickets

Reserve your seat for November 7.

Individual seats, couples seating, and reserved tables of eight will be available. Join the list below and you'll get first access the moment ticket sales open.

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Accommodations

Stay at the Hilton Richardson Dallas.

Hilton Richardson Dallas

701 E. Campbell Road
Richardson, Texas 75081

Directions

Room Block

A discounted room block for gala guests is available at the Hilton Richardson Dallas. Reserve your room online using the dedicated gala reservation link.

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Gallery

Photo & video.

Red carpet photography and event video from gala night will be published here.