Hosted by STAR 94.5 radio host Jo-Jo Oneal, the gala will also feature special guest Donnie McClurkin, a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer. Dinner will be catered by Stetson, and a number of local honorees, including Pastor Benjamin Heflin, Dr. Primrose Cameron and more, will receive awards. Tickets cost $75 and can be purchased for the event in-person at The West Volusia Beacon office, 110 W. New York Ave., Greater Union First Baptist Church, 240 S. Clara Ave., or at BDiva Beauty Supply Store, 1575 S. Spring Garden Ave., Suite 400, all in DeLand. Tickets can also be purchased online, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deland-mlk-presents-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-gala-award-banquet-tickets-753441873927, or by calling event coordinator Andre Darby at 386-302-8740.