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.

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 sau

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