Friday, October 2, 2026

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Silver Reef Casino Resort

Our 23rd Annual Peace Builder Awards will be held on October 2nd on the Silver Reef Casino & Resort. Since 2003, this event has been a cherished tradition, honoring the individuals and organizations whose dedication to community-building creates lasting, positive change across Whatcom County.

We love the Peace Builder Awards as a way to see what’s possible when we come together in the spirit of peace, understanding, and connection.

Ways to Get Involved

Our Peace Builder Awards Silent Auction is now live! We have an exciting variety of over 100 items to bid on over the next week. The auction will end on the evening of October 2nd, during the Peace Builder Awards. If you aren't planning on attending, don't fret! The auction is available to everyone, regardless of whether you are attending the Peace Builder Awards. Happy bidding!

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Silent Auction

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Peace Builder Awards, please email our Community Engagement team at outreach@whatcomdrc.org.

Help Us Celebrate the 2026 Peace Builder Award Winners

Naaman Hinton
Volunteer Award
For his outstanding volunteerism with local schools and organizations and spreading radiance and positivity

Marie Eaton
Arts and Aging Award
For uplifting our community’s elders and inspiring a more compassionate vision of aging through the arts

Betty Canete and Aolani Bumatay
Leadership Award
For nurturing inclusion and cross-cultural connection through the first student led Pow Wow at Squalicum High School

Recovery Cafe (Amy Kenna, Cafe Manager)
Connection Award
For providing a safe place for people from all walks of life to come together and building trust, belonging, and hope

Immigrant Resources Immediate Support (Norma Suarez Govea, Executive Director)
Belonging Award
For fostering connection, safety, and trust for some of our most vulnerable community members