May was a full one for UnoDeuce and if you blinked, you might have missed some of the best moments of the year so far. From award show excitement to a brand-new community initiative and a fresh way to stay connected, the team has been busy telling the stories that matter most. Here’s a look at what went down and what’s coming up.

**🏆 The Deucey Awards: Records Broken, Stories Celebrated**

The Deucey Awards closed out at the top of May, and by every measure, it was the biggest year yet. Votes poured in at a record-breaking pace — a clear sign that the community is paying attention and that the work being recognized truly resonates. If you weren’t able to catch the live reveal, don’t worry. Every winner’s video and the full reveal show are available on the official Deucey Awards page, ready to watch whenever you are.

The nominees and winners this year showed up and delivered. Their hard work, their stories, and their willingness to be seen on camera made this year’s Deucey Awards something worth celebrating. UnoDeuce is proud of every single one of them, and grateful to the community for engaging the way they did.

**🌟 Hope in Action: Community Stories Worth Telling**

One of the most exciting developments coming out of May is the launch of *Hope in Action* — a new co-production between UnoDeuce and Sheri Jones. The show has its own dedicated YouTube channel and is gaining momentum on Facebook as well. Sheri leads as host while the UnoDeuce team handles the production behind the scenes.

The first full episode features a compelling segment where Sheri sits down with Davon and Tavon Woods — a conversation that sets the tone for exactly what this show is about. Each month brings a new theme and fresh stories spotlighting nonprofits and the passionate individuals driving meaningful change in the community. A companion podcast, made possible through the generous support of LAFCU, extends those conversations even further with in-depth interviews that go beyond what the camera captures.

For organizations looking to get involved, sponsorship tiers are available at every level. Details can be found on the UnoDeuce website. *Hope in Action* is built to shine a light on the good happening right in our own backyard — and that light is just getting started.

**📧 The Newsletter: Stay in the Loop**

UnoDeuce has officially launched a monthly email newsletter — a go-to source for everything happening in and around the community. Whether you missed a story or want to revisit a favorite moment, the newsletter has it covered. A name is still in the works, so stay tuned. To sign up, reach out to Paul directly at pauls@unodeuce.com.

As UnoDeuce steps into its 25th year, the mission stays the same: find the stories worth telling and tell them well. May was proof that there’s no shortage of them.