October 21–24, 2026
Fort Worth, Texas • Four Days of Purpose, Celebration & Legacy
A Welcome from Our Founder
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Sparks Resilience Awards Gala & Conference.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to an extraordinary celebration of leadership, resilience, creativity, and community impact. On behalf of Sparks Entertainment, thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in joining us for this unforgettable four-day experience.
Sparks Resilience was founded on the belief that excellence deserves to be recognized, resilience should be celebrated, and meaningful connections have the power to transform lives. Our vision is to bring together leaders from entertainment, film, music, sports, business, education, government, and community organizations to inspire collaboration, celebrate achievement, and create opportunities that strengthen our communities.
Whether you are joining us as a sponsor, presenter, honoree, community partner, volunteer, or attendee, you are an important part of this journey. Throughout the conference, you will experience inspiring keynote speakers, engaging conversations, exceptional entertainment, distinguished honorees, dynamic workshops, and countless opportunities to build relationships that extend well beyond the event itself.
Sparks Resilience is more than an awards gala and conference, it is a celebration of vision, purpose, and possibility. It is where leaders are honored, ideas are shared, partnerships are formed, and future generations are inspired to dream bigger, lead boldly, and create lasting impact.
As Founder and Executive Producer, I invite you to become part of the Sparks Resilience family. Together, we will celebrate extraordinary accomplishments, recognize those whose leadership is making a difference, and continue building a legacy of excellence that will inspire generations to come.
Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey. We look forward to welcoming you to Fort Worth, Texas, on October 21–24, 2026, as we celebrate excellence, inspire resilience, and create lasting legacies.
With sincere appreciation,
Dr. Brendalyn Jackson
Founder & Executive Producer
Sparks Entertainment
OVERVIEW
The Sparks Resilience Awards Gala & Conference is a premier four-day celebration recognizing extraordinary leadership, innovation, creativity, and community impact across entertainment, film, music, sports, business, education, and public service.
Created by Sparks Entertainment, this signature event brings together accomplished professionals, emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, educators, filmmakers, and corporate executives who share a common commitment to excellence and service.
More than an awards gala, Sparks Resilience is a platform for inspiration, collaboration, education, and opportunity. Through engaging conversations, powerful storytelling, networking, and unforgettable experiences, attendees gain valuable insights while building relationships that continue long after the event concludes.
Whether you attend as a guest, sponsor, honoree, presenter, or community partner, Sparks Resilience offers an exceptional opportunity to celebrate achievement, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of our communities.
MISSION & VISION
Our Mission
The Sparks Resilience Awards Gala & Conference exists to celebrate excellence, inspire resilience, and create opportunities by bringing together leaders from entertainment, business, film, music, sports, education, and community service.
Through meaningful experiences, strategic partnerships, leadership development, scholarships, and workforce initiatives, we empower individuals, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations to pursue purpose, excellence, and lasting impact.
Our Vision
To become one of the nation's premier leadership and entertainment platforms where innovation, creativity, and community engagement converge to celebrate achievement, develop future leaders, and inspire transformational change.
Our vision is to create an environment where relationships flourish, opportunities are created, and every participant leaves empowered to make a greater difference within their profession and community.
Our Commitment To Inspire
Creating experiences that motivate individuals to pursue excellence, embrace resilience, and lead with confidence and purpose.
