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Event invitation for the 4th Annual Merging Vets & Players Champions of Change Awards and Benefit Gala on May 16th, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Intercontinental Hotel, Washington D.C. The background is dark with gold accents, and includes a sketch of the Capitol building.

4th Annual MVP Awards Gala 2026

Sponsor the event - or buy a table today! Please contact lparmeter@vetsandplayers.org

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Merging Vets and Players (MVP)

Merging Vets and Players is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your donations are fully tax-deductible Tax ID: 81-2878851

The 4th Annual MVP Awards and Benefit Gala will be at InterContinental hotel, Washington D.C. - The Wharf.

$600 for an individual early bird ticket. Prices go up to $700 after March 1st.

In attendance will be athletes from various professional sports, entrepreneurs, and leaders from the Veteran community. Rare raffle prizes, experiences, and live/silent auctions will all contribute to fundraising efforts to help support the growth and success of Merging Vets and Players nationwide.

Hotel Reservations:

  • TBD

Show your support by showing up and showing out for a night that celebrates our Nation's Heroes and the Leaders in our communities.

Thank you for your support!

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Check out our movie "MVP"

Streaming on:
Amazon Prime
Apple TV
Netflix.