FRISCO – Former Dallas Mavericks superstar forward Dirk Nowitzki and his wife, Jessica, will be presented with the prestigious Roger Staubach Award at the 10th Annual Emmitt Smith Celebrity Gala on Friday at the Omni Hotel in Frisco.
The red carpet starts at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner begins at 7 p.m.
The award is given to recipients who exemplify excellence professionally, personally and philanthropically.
In addition, ex-TCU standout and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson and his wife, LaTorsha, will be the recipients of the Changemaker Award on Friday.
Robin Roberts, a co-host on ABC’s Good Morning America, will serve as the celebrity emcee for the gala, while Roger and Marianne Staubach are the honorary chairs.