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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