{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c364dc862c4bbfeaeb85c4/69b1a148a9beefe722e2fc75?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"014 NAVAgator podcast - the NAVA Gala","description":"<h2>Overview</h2><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>0:00</strong> - Opening</p><p><strong>1:12</strong> - Introduction and episode overview</p><p><strong>1:36</strong> - \"Gala\" pronunciation debate and setting the scene</p><p><strong>2:42</strong> - Karin's childhood circus party story and the first NAVA Gala</p><p><strong>3:53</strong> - Gala origins and financial success - $80,000 raised this year</p><p><strong>5:30</strong> - NAVA Foundation vs NAVA: 501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(6) explained</p><p><strong>6:32</strong> - NAVA Foundation programs: scholarships, contract reviews, emergency funds</p><p><strong>7:53</strong> - <strong>2025 Award Winners</strong></p><p><strong>8:19</strong> - Voiceover Service Provider Award: Kristin Paiva (Paiva Productions)</p><p><strong>10:06</strong> - Be Brad Award split into two awards</p><p><strong>11:00</strong> - Be Brad Award: Jeff Burns</p><p><strong>11:47</strong> - Voiceover Community Award: Nerds Vote</p><p><strong>13:49</strong> - Vocation Curaçao conference (April 23-26)</p><p><strong>15:00</strong> - Voiceover Icon Award: Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy and Pluto)</p><p><strong>16:39</strong> - Powerline dance flash mob details</p><p><strong>17:26</strong> - Red carpet and event atmosphere</p><p><strong>18:29</strong> - Ticket sales: sold out in 10 hours (300 tickets in 4 hours)</p><p><strong>20:45</strong> - <strong>2026 Gala Date: Friday, December 11, 2026</strong></p><p><strong>21:30</strong> - Virtual gala component and closing thanks</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li>450+ attendees at 2025 gala (up from 350 in 2024)</li><li>$80,000 raised for NAVA Foundation</li><li>Four awards presented</li><li>Event sold out in 10 hours</li><li>Virtual component available for remote attendees</li><li>Tickets typically go on sale July/August</li></ul>","author_name":"NAVA National Association of Voice Actors"}