For 50 years, Community Boards has transformed conflict into understanding — helping neighbors find common ground, training generations of mediators, and strengthening communities across San Francisco and the Bay Area.
This year we gather to honor that extraordinary legacy — and the people who bring it to life every day. Join civic leaders, community advocates, and changemakers for a landmark evening celebrating five decades of impact and setting the stage for the next 50 years of peacebuilding and restorative justice.v
50th Anniversary Gala &
16th Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards
Press Release
June 12 | The Verdi Club | 6:30 – 9:30pm
Celebrate 50 Years. Honor Peacemakers. Invest in Peace.
Meet the 2026 San Francisco Peacemakers
We are so very proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 San Francisco Peacemaker Awards. They exemplify the mission of peacemaking with heartfelt dedication and great energy. Learn more about their inspiring work!
You’ll Enjoy Your Verdi Club Evening
On Friday, June 12, 2026, we gather to honor that extraordinary legacy — and the people who bring it to life every day.
At the Verdi Club, guests will enjoy a festive buffet dinner and dessert, a signature anniversary cocktail, and an evening of music and celebration. Dance to hits from the ’70s and beyond with our live DJ, and experience a special musical guest performance that will make this milestone year even more memorable.
Come ready to celebrate, connect, and toast to 50 years of building peace — and the next 50 to come. It will be an unforgettable evening featuring:
- Inspiring Peacemaker Award honorees
- Meaningful connections with leaders and community builders
- A celebration of San Francisco’s spirit of collaboration
- A bold vision for the future of conflict resolution
CB Member Ticket – $85 | General Admission – $100
Sponsor-a-Seat Ticket – $250
We Thank Our 50th Anniversary Sponsors
PILLAR
Christina Sabee and Ashmi Desai
PEACEMAKER
The Horizons Project
Shards of History by Greg Freeman
ADVOCATE
Anonymous | Mechanics Bank
Partners Global | Provident Credit Union
San Francisco Police Officers Association
Shwiff, Levy & Polo, LLP
FRIEND
Bob and Sarah Bailey
Anne Devero-Rosenfeld, David Rosenfeld and the Shonholtz Family
Irene and Regina Dick-Endrizzi
Jay Folberg | Insight Counsel | JAMS Foundation
Marc and Lois Martin | Vicki Oppenheim | The Orbit Room
San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project
TCHO Chocolate | Michael Tobriner
Robert and Laura Venning
Darlene Weide and Jennifer Morris
SUPPORTER
Anonymous | Birnbaum Law | Donald Proby
Shikina Mediation and Arbitration
Jenny Skoble | Marion Standish and Tony Gonzales
Debra and Michael Varner
Watch Our Wonderful YouTube Video
Fifty Years of Impact
We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization registered as Community Board Program, Inc. (EIN: 94-2382967)