BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SALINA
TO RECEIVE PINNACLE AWARD
AGENCY TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR TOP PERFORMANCE TWO YEARS IN A ROW
April 2008—Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Nationwide Leadership Council will honor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina with its Pinnacle Award for achievement. Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is one of eight agencies selected from a
nationwide network of over 400 to receive the prestigious Gold Standard Award
two years in a row, making them winners of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Pinnacle
Award.
The Gold Standard award recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies that have
demonstrated pace setting performance throughout the year. Agencies that have
shown a 10% growth in revenue, 10% growth in children served, a match closure
rate at or below 38% and that meet a quality standard are considered to be top
performing.
“On behalf of our entire network, I am pleased to honor Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Salina for its exemplary performance,” said Judy Vredenburgh, president and
CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. “The Gold Standard Award is given to
our very highest achievers for their sustained impact in helping children reach
their potential. I am proud to acknowledge their successes and grateful for
their breakthrough leadership in service to their communities and to the
country.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina, as a Gold Standard Award winner, is in the
top 6% of Big Brothers Big Sisters across the country. This year, only 24 of
nearly 400 agencies will be awarded Gold Standard Awards. Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Salina will be recognized at the Big Brothers Big Sisters National
Conference in St. Louis, Missouri in June.
“In 2007 our agency served 363 of our community’s most vulnerable children.
Thanks to the outstanding support of our many donors and volunteers we continue
to be a strong organization and have sustained our successes over the past two
years. Our four employees are very committed to Saline County,” said Executive
Director, Julie Goetz.
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