BFF NOMINATIONS
BFF nominations are OPEN for the 2027 Banana Ball World Tour! Do you know someone making a difference in the foster care community? Nominate them to become a BFF — Bananas Foster Family — and be recognized at a city on the 2027 Banana Ball World Tour! Learn more about our program below:
About our BFFs
Bananas Foster Families are those making a difference in the foster care community!
At every Banana Ball game, Bananas Foster invites ONE family/individual making a difference in the foster care community to be celebrated on the field. We share your story in front of thousands to inspire more people to get involved.
Those celebrated at the game will have the full Banana Ball Backstage experience and get to witness the show unlike anyone else. Learn more about the program here: BFF CELEBRATIONS.
If you know someone making a difference in the foster care community, nominate them to be a BFF. We want to celebrate them, share their story, and inspire more people to get involved!
Who is a BFF?
Bananas Foster is celebrating those making a difference in the foster care community. What we look for in a nomination is…
- Active or former foster-kinship-adoptive-biological families/individuals involved in the foster care community
- Those who create a positive impact on children experiencing foster care
- Those actively engaged in supporting the community, such as mentoring new foster parents, participating in training, or collaborating with child welfare organizations
- Length of service: While all lengths of service are celebrated, we want to know if the family has shown sustained commitment over several years or taken on multiple placements
- Focused on joy: Families who bring joy and a positive attitude to their role as foster parents.
- Consent to participate: Nominees must be willing to attend the game and be publicly recognized. Please note that PRIVACY & PROTECTION is a priority to our team. Any child/teen experiencing foster care does not have to be in pictures or videos to protect their identity in care.
We are committed to honoring those making a difference in the foster care community from all walks of life. BFF selection will not be based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or disability. Our goal is to celebrate families who make a meaningful difference — inclusively and equitably.
When are BFFs selected?
All nominations for BFFs will be reviewed and sent to the selection committee. The committee will review the nominations and choose the BFFs to be celebrated in chronological order. Our selection schedule is as follows:
December 2026 – BFFs for games in February – May 2027 will be confirmed.
March 2027 – BFFs for games in June – August 2027 will be confirmed.
June 2027 – BFFs for games in September – October 2027 will be confirmed.
*Our timeline for selection is subject to change as needed.
Where is my city?
So, I can’t find my city on the nomination form. As we secure our BFFs for these celebrations, we will remove cities from the form. If you do not see your city listed on the form, that means we have secured the BFF for those games!
I still want to get involved, what can I do? Share your story! Because we can only celebrate ONE BFF per game, we have other ways you can inspire more people to get involved. Let Bananas Foster be the platform to share your story and make a lasting impact. If you are interested, please Click Here.
The Selection Committee will review the nominations and choose the BFFs to be celebrated in chronological order. Our selection schedule is as follows:
December 2026 – BFFs for games February – May 2027 will be confirmed.
March 2027 – BFFs for games June – August 2027 will be confirmed.
June 2027 – BFFs for games September – October 2027 will be confirmed.
*Our timeline for selection is subject to change, as needed.
What if this family isn't selected?
Please note this is a nomination for the family, and at this time, the family has not been chosen! Our selection process takes time, so don’t miss out on the chance to join the ticket lottery.
If you want a chance for Banana Ball tickets on the 2027 Banana Ball World Tour, you must join the Ticket Lottery before October 31st, 2026:
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this program, please email our team at info@bananasfoster.org.