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014 NAVAgator podcast - the NAVA Gala

EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 23 MIN

014 NAVAgator podcast - the NAVA Gala

from The NAVAgator - official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors

OverviewCarin 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 - Opening1:12 - Introduction and episode overview1:36 - "Gala" pronunciation debate and setting the scene2:42 - Karin's childhood circus party story and the first NAVA Gala3:53 - Gala origins and financial success - $80,000 raised this year5:30 - NAVA Foundation vs NAVA: 501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(6) explained6:32 - NAVA Foundation programs: scholarships, contract reviews, emergency funds7:53 - 2025 Award Winners8:19 - Voiceover Service Provider Award: Kristin Paiva (Paiva Productions)10:06 - Be Brad Award split into two awards11:00 - Be Brad Award: Jeff Burns11:47 - Voiceover Community Award: Nerds Vote13:49 - Vocation Curaçao conference (April 23-26)15:00 - Voiceover Icon Award: Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy and Pluto)16:39 - Powerline dance flash mob details17:26 - Red carpet and event atmosphere18:29 - Ticket sales: sold out in 10 hours (300 tickets in 4 hours)20:45 - 2026 Gala Date: Friday, December 11, 202621:30 - Virtual gala component and closing thanksKey Takeaways450+ attendees at 2025 gala (up from 350 in 2024)$80,000 raised for NAVA FoundationFour awards presentedEvent sold out in 10 hoursVirtual component available for remote attendeesTickets typically go on sale July/August Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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