Recognition 2021 honors five community leaders

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center — together with the Hawaii County Bar Association — invites the public to support its Sixteenth Annual Recognition.

This year Ku‘ikahi presents the ‘Peacemaker Award’ to Dan Brinkman of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Lisa Rantz of Hilo Medical Center Foundation, and Randy Kurohara of Community First Hawaii.

The HCBA honors the Honorable Melvin H. Fujino, interim chief judge (Ret.), and Lester D. Oshiro, chief court administrator, of the Third Circuit.

A “Virtual Tribute Video” will be shared online on Sunday, Nov. 14, highlighting these honorees. To prevent more “Zoom fatigue,” this video can be viewed anytime and shared liberally.

“While we regret that we cannot host an in-person celebratory Recognition Dinner &Auction, we still believe it is important to honor leaders who have served our community in these challenging times, especially our three health care heroes,” said Ku‘ikahi Executive Director Julie Mitchell. “We humbly ask you to consider a sponsorship or gift in honor of one or more of our five honorees.”

This annual fundraiser provides a significant portion of the funds that Ku‘ikahi needs to provide free and low-cost dispute prevention and resolution services in East Hawaii.

“Our mission is to empower people to come together — to talk and to listen, to explore options, and to find their own best solutions,” said Cheryl Matsumura, Ku‘ikahi’s President.

To become a Recognition 2021 sponsor or donate online, visit https://hawaiimediation.org/recognition, call (808) 935-7844 ext. 3 or email info@hawaiimediation.org.