# Event Details - **Event Name**: 26th Anniversary Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an unforgettable night of recognition and appreciation at the 2026 Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 8th.About this Event? We invite you to join us for the 2026 Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 8th at 17:00! ? Head over to 4250 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 for an evening of laughter, inspiration, and appreciation! ?It’s not just any banquet — it’s THE night to honor those who’ve made a difference in our community! ? We’ll celebrate their hard work, dedication, and a touch of sparkle. ✨And guess what? We’re the military’s ONLY CNN Hero recipients! ? Featured on CNN and the Dr. Phil network twice in 2024, and now Abilene's 2025 Non-Profit of the Year — now that's a spotlight moment! ?Plus, Life Of Pie will be providing dessert again this year! ? Come for the pie, stay for the recognition, and leave with your heart full of gratitude!Save the date and let us know you’ll be there! Dress code: “PicNic Casual” — DWCT shirt and comfy shorts are perfect! ?Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! ?This year, we're celebrating our top 20 volunteers with a complimentary banquet, thanks once again to The Star Dealerships! ? Your donations will help make next year’s event just as great! ?ANY donations ("Recommended" donation - $20/person) secure your meal ticket AND a copy of our 26th Anniversary Volunteer Scrapbook (a $20 value) — BUT don’t wait! Tickets are higher at the door, so donate early! ?️Volunteers, if funds are tight, Contact Gordon Storey for your tickets (family included)!SPECIAL!! Donate $30 per person in your party (so, for 2 people, it would be a $60 donation) to enjoy the Texas Hamburger Buffet ?, volunteer scrapbook, get our limited edition "Playing Card" Challenge Coin ?, and snag a limited edition DWCT "Patch" baseball cap ? — a $85 value! ?** WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - FIRST TO ORDER, FIRST TO RECEIVE! **Let’s celebrate 26 years of community service together! ?? https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/59a17100-8d18-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/59b7b820-8d18-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1200-h466-dcd8c8c8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/59cc9fb0-8d18-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w1081-h740-dcc8b8b8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/59f4e830-8d18-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5a0fc330-8d18-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5a2c72f0-8d18-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a42e120-8d18-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5a5a87d0-8d18-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/abilene/26th-anniversary-dyess-we-care-team-awards-banquet/100001993084888554 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, parties, trips-adventures, entertainment, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: MCM Eleganté Suites - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Abilene - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: MCM Eleganté Suites - **lat**: 32.39938420000001 - **long**: -99.76515219999999 - **full address**: MCM Eleganté Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 26th Anniversary Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/751edfbd60b54865209c0679a4fca4e9f71466a084a8f0f0298d2bf37c8ace46-rimg-w1200-h525-dc3465a7-gmir.jpg?v=1783359850 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 26th Anniversary Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet being held? - **A:** 26th Anniversary Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at MCM Elegante Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 26th Anniversary Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet? - **A:** 26th Anniversary Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet is organized by The Dyess We Care Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 26th Anniversary Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Abilene, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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