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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!

See the highlights of last year's Gala
Promotional poster for the film 'MVP' featuring close-up profiles of two baseball players, one African American and one Caucasian, with a background of an American flag, palm trees, and a stadium at sunset.

Check out our movie "MVP"

Streaming on:
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Apple TV
Netflix.