Each year, Congregate remembers contributors that we have lost from the science fiction and fantasy world. The tradition began in memory of Aaron Allston, who was well known for his love of Hawaiian shirts.

We encourage everyone to wear a Hawaiian shirt on Friday of the convention, in honor of:​

• Alan Arkin
• Jamie Christopher
• John R. Douglas
• Michael Flynn
• Mark Goddard
• Ron Cephas Jones
• Piper Laurie
• David McCallum
• Paul Ruebens
• Sydney J. Van Scyoc
• Arleen Sorkin
• Nicky Singer
• RJ Theodore
• Shawna Trpcic
• Michael D. Toman
• Tim Underwood