Overview
Carin Gilfry, NAVA board member and gala organizer, discusses with Graeme Spicer the December 2025 NAVA Gala in Los Angeles - the organization's signature fundraising event that raised $80,000 for the NAVA Foundation.
0:00 - Opening
1:12 - Introduction and episode overview
1:36 - "Gala" pronunciation debate and setting the scene
2:42 - Karin's childhood circus party story and the first NAVA Gala
3:53 - Gala origins and financial success - $80,000 raised this year
5:30 - NAVA Foundation vs NAVA: 501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(6) explained
6:32 - NAVA Foundation programs: scholarships, contract reviews, emergency funds
7:53 - 2025 Award Winners
8:19 - Voiceover Service Provider Award: Kristin Paiva (Paiva Productions)
10:06 - Be Brad Award split into two awards
11:00 - Be Brad Award: Jeff Burns
11:47 - Voiceover Community Award: Nerds Vote
13:49 - Vocation Curaçao conference (April 23-26)
15:00 - Voiceover Icon Award: Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy and Pluto)
16:39 - Powerline dance flash mob details
17:26 - Red carpet and event atmosphere
18:29 - Ticket sales: sold out in 10 hours (300 tickets in 4 hours)
20:45 - 2026 Gala Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
21:30 - Virtual gala component and closing thanks
Key Takeaways
- 450+ attendees at 2025 gala (up from 350 in 2024)
- $80,000 raised for NAVA Foundation
- Four awards presented
- Event sold out in 10 hours
- Virtual component available for remote attendees
- Tickets typically go on sale July/August
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