Karen Davis

Karen has been a central figure in the rise of the U.S. Backgammon Federation — many say the central figure. She has served on the USBGF Board since…

Candace Mayeron

Candace Mayeron, tournament producer and promoter, is recognized for her innovative leadership in bringing show-business glamour and excitement to bac…

Robert Stoller

As the USBGF historian, Robert Stoller does the critical work of meticulously cataloging backgammon’s rich history. He helps bring to life notable…

Ed O’Laughlin

Ed O'Laughlin is a Hall-of-Famer in every way. He has been playing backgammon for 38 years, with his game stronger than ever at age 81. He is an avid …

Phil Simborg

The USBGF is honoring Phil Simborg with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution as a backgammon educator. Along with Perry Gartner, he estab…

Steve Sax

One of the best-liked and most-respected players in American backgammon, Steve Sax has been a prominent member of the backgammon community for four de…

Matvey “Falafel” Natanzon

Falafel is one of backgammon’s most beloved and respected players. He has an engaging personality, and his dominating table presence has helped him …

Xavier Dufaure de Citres

Xavier is honored for his development of the eXtreme Gammon (XG) software, which has transformed backgammon. XG quickly established itself as the prem…

Alexis Obolensky

Prince Alexis Obolensky, regarded by some as the “The Father of Modern Backgammon,” was the first person to define, organize, and popularize tourn…

Joe Sylvester

Beginning with a victory in the World Amateur Championship (544 players) in Las Vegas in 1983, at the age of twenty-one, Joe Sylvester was generally c…