Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters honors our outstanding Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The nominees are the perfect illustration on how the mentoring relationship helps Littles achieve their biggest possible futures and makes a long-lasting impact on the Big too. Celebrate with our agency and learn first-hand from our matches how our volunteer Bigs positively impact their Littles' lives and defend the potential of youth in our community.

Big Brother of the Year, Daniel Barrow (pictured with Little Brother Lloyd) & Big Sister of the Year, Tonja Bryant-Smith (pictured with Little Sister Micaela)

 

Historical Big and Little of the Year Winners

2024
Big Brother Daniel Barrow
Big Sister Tonja Bryant-Smith

2023
Big Sister Heather Merritt
Little Brother Ky'ron Williams

2022
Big Brother Sam Kerce
Big Sister Katie Burtoft
Little Sister Micaela Johnson

2021
Big Brother Reggie Jahn
Big Sister Hannah Plummer

2020
Big Brother Rodney Austin
Big Sister Adrienne Barnes

2019
Big Brother Will Hall
Big Sister Lisa Peerson

2018
Big Brother Jason Hohensee
Big Sister Paula Kendrick

2017
Big Brother Edward Neuse
Big Sister Samantha Sexton

2016
Big Brother Jimmie Hill
Big Sister Cheryl Naylor

2015
Big Brother Walter Kelly
Big Sister KC McWilliams

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