Each year, NAGAAA hosts a dinner and invites current members of the Hall of Fame to return and celebrate with us for an evening to remember our history and the individuals who created it while celebrating our new inductees.

Join us on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta Galleria’s Discovery Ballroom in Houston, Texas, for an unforgettable evening celebrating legacy and pride in our softball community. The evening begins with red carpet arrivals and photo opportunities before the ballroom doors open to an event filled with inspiration, laughter, tears, and well-deserved recognition.

This year’s celebration features Erik Braverman — Senior Vice President of Marketing, Community Relations, and Broadcasting for the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2025 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame inductee, and member of the NAGAAA Hall of Fame Class of 2022 — as our distinguished keynote speaker. Guiding us through the night is the one and only Nina West — beloved drag queen, queer activist, actor, and singer-songwriter — bringing her trademark charm and energy as our event emcee.

We’re also proud to introduce the iPride Honors, a new tradition recognizing individuals and organizations making a significant impact within our community. And of course, the reason we are all gathering is the induction of four new members into the NAGAAA Hall of Fame: Shawn Albritton, Marce Collie, Elaine Otte, and David Waite.

Whether you’ve attended before or this is your first Hall of Fame dinner, we promise a night of community and celebration. We hope you’ll join us in honoring the trailblazers and torchbearers of our incredible iPride Softball organization.

 

NAGAAA Hall of Fame Dinner

Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 5:30 to Midnight

Discovery Ballroom

2222 West Loop South,
Houston, TX 77027

Red Carpet 5:30 pm

Coctail Reception 6 to 7 PM

Doors Open 6:45 PM

Dinner 7:30 pm

Ceremony 8 to 9:30 PM

HoF Group Photo 9:45 PM

After Party 10 to Midnight