TCBES Symposium Silent Auction

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2025 Symposium Silent Auction

The 15th Annual Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science Symposium will be held on April 10th, 2025 at 9:00 AM and close on April 11th at 2:30 PM at UH Hilo Campus Center 301. This yearʻs theme is "Aligning with ʻĀina: Cultivating Resilient Communities." We will be showcasing students and researchers in our community who are doing important work in cultivating resilience in ecosystems and human communities. If you plan to attend this event or want to volunteer, please RSVP here.

The TCBES Symposium and other events throughout the year are funded by proceeds from the annual TCBES Kaiameaola Silent Auction. All proceeds of the auction will go toward funding future club activities and events.

Please be sure to read the rules on the Silent Auction Page before bidding and mahalo for your support!

How to Bid

Mahalo for taking interest in our club's silent auction. This year's silent auction will be in-person only at the TCBES symposium. Bidding will open on April 10th and 11th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM HST. Please look at the rules on how to bid for items. Should you have any further questions, please email kctcbes@hawaii.edu.

Rules for Bidding

1. All bidders must be able to pick up their item in Hilo- we will not be shipping auction items
2. In order for a bid to count, the bidder must submit their bidding amount, full name, and contact info (phone number and/or email) in the product's comment section
3. Bids placed outside of start/end time of the auction will not be counted.
4. The highest qualifying bid wins the item.
5. You will need to bid $1 or more than the previous bidder for your bid to count.
6. Cash, check, or Venmo accepted only. No credit cards, debit cards, crypto, or cash app payments.
7. Age restrictions may apply (on items such as liquor or winery gift cards).
8. A valid ID will be necessary to purchase items with age restrictions.
9. All sales final. All sales are final, there are no exchanges, and all items are sold as is.
10. No refunds. No refunds after purchase. Guests are responsible for item(s) once they’re claimed.

Winners of each auction item will be announced at the end of the day Friday, and folks will have the opportunity to claim their items after we close out the Symposium. Those who do not claim their prize day-of will be contacted within a day to discuss payment and arrangements for getting you your item.

Mahalo to our Donors

Mahalo to our sponsors for their generous donations for our auction. This year, we will be featuring many donations from Hawaiʻi Island as well as our outer islands. Your bid will help raise funds for the Kaiameaola Club and TCBES cohorts.

2025 Symposium Donor List