THE AWARDS DINNER AT THE LAX HILTON HOTEL: takes place on Saturday night, June 14, 2025 and honors those players, directors and other individuals who have made significant contributions to the game over a substantial period of time. The playing room will be closed so that everyone can attend. Please make your reservation now. Scroll down. Reservations are cancelable with full refund up to May 31. After that, if you need to cancel we will try to sell your spot to give you a refund.
2025 HALL OF FAME: Candidates to the Hall of Fame are individuals who have (1) Contributed a significant body of work over a substantial period of time as players, directors, authors, publishers, promoters, teachers and/or innovators; (2) Realized exceptional accomplishments; (3) Demonstrated remarkable skill through success over the board for decades.
Nominations solicited from U.S. Backgammon Federation members must note the nominee's awards, accomplishments and reasons for consideration. The 2025 Hall of Fame Committee -- consisting of Joseph Russell (Chair), Patrick Gibson, Kent Goulding, Neil Kazaross, Frank Talbot, Karen Davis and Jake Jacobs -- reviewed all nominations and compiled a ballot. Electors voting on the ballot included all living inductees in the Hall of Fame, members of the USBGF Board of Directors and others of long and extensive participation and expertise in the backgammon community, possessing the knowledge and perspective of individual contributions.
2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: The USBGF Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution over their lifetime to the conduct of the game and tournaments, possess knowledge about its history and traditions, or have created tools, strategies, commentary and/or educational offerings that have advanced the game.
2024 ABT AWARDS: The USBGF awards the top point performers in live play and online. Of particular note will be presentation of the 2024 Player of the Year.