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Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center — together with the Hawaii County Bar Association — invites the public to its 20th Annual Recognition Dinner and Auction on Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Moku‘ola Ballroom.

This year, Ku‘ikahi is giving the Peacemaker Award to Dr. Lynda Dolan, family physician with a specialty in hospice and palliative medicine, and Jeri Gertz, performing artist and longtime victim advocate.

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The HCBA is giving its Meritorious Service Award to the Mark E. Recktenwald, chief justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court from 2010-2025.

The evening kicks off with no-host cocktails, silent auction and live music at 4 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 5 p.m.

The buffet features prime rib of beef with au jus and creamy horseradish, furikake salmon with teriyaki sauce and wasabi aioli, hoisin glazed roast chicken, grilled peeled shrimp with chimichurri sauce, and vegan tofu katsu curry.

Lincoln Ashida emcees the gala event and acts as live auctioneer. Items up for bid in the silent and live auctions include gift certificates for rounds of golf, outdoor excursions, overnight stays, and dining experiences; artwork and gift baskets; fine wines, orchids and much more.

Founded in 1983, Ku‘ikahi has been “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” for 42 years. This fundraiser provides a significant portion of the funds Ku‘ikahi needs to provide free and low-cost dispute prevention and resolution services.

“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 Ku‘ikahi President Haidee Abe. “Help us celebrate 42 years of mediation, facilitation and training to strengthen the ability of diverse individuals and groups to resolve interpersonal conflicts and community issues.”

Tickets are $135 per person (of which $65 is tax deductible) and are available from Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in The Hilo Lagoon Centre at 101 Aupuni St., Suite PH 1014 B-2.

Reserved tables of eight are available to platinum, gold, silver and bronze sponsors. To purchase tickets or table sponsorships online, visit Hawaiimediation.org/recognition2025/. Or contact Carol at (808) 935-7844 ext. 8 or carol@Hawaiimediation.org.