Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina celebrated their volunteers, partners and supporters at the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. Over 80 people gathered to celebrate and honor the volunteers who accomplish extraordinary things through service to others. This event was celebrated during National Volunteer Month which embodies the energy and power volunteers bring on a daily basis as they lead by example—not only encouraging the people they help, but motivating others to serve as well. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina advocates the importance of mentors and volunteers in the lives of children and youth. Mentors provide invaluable support that helps children and youth to build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience. They also serve as role models, helping to provide guidance and perspective on important life events and decisions.
Award Categories and Recipients:
Community Based Program
Big Sister of the Year – Mikaela Anderes
Big Brother of the Year – Bryan Swanson
Beyond School Walls - Vortex
Big Brother of the Year – Tyler Fowler
Corporate Bigs – Bennington State Bank
Big Sister of the Year – Ayla Fairchild
Big Brother of the Year – Blaze Payeur
Ell-Saline High School
Big Sister of the Year – Brin Hecker
Big Brother of the Year – Ramsey Brin
Central High School
Big Sister of the Year – Anna Hogeland
Big Brother of the Year – Mason Clark
Community Partner of the Year
Salina Family YMCA
Business Partners of the Year
Mahaska
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