At its national conference in Indianapolis, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America named the board of directors of the Southern Nevada agency as 2006 Board of the Year.

Agency boards were judged by national staff, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Nationwide Leadership Council (staff and board members from each region), and the five members of Big Brothers Big Sisters Agency Development staff.  The award was based on a number of key factors including: success in fundraising, governance, growth in revenue, growth in matches (pairings of children with volunteer mentors), partnership development, and support of other BBBS agencies.

The board is specifically commended for its diversity (ethnicity, age, gender, skill sets, professions, etc.), its strong dedication to partnerships and collaborations, and a seamless transition to a new CEO.

“To receive such a prestigious honor on a national level is truly a tribute to the passion and commitment of such a diverse and dynamic board of directors as well as the tremendous support and dedication of the talented BBBSSN staff.  The combined efforts of these two groups has afforded us the opportunity to fulfill our mission in creating mentoring relationships and enhance the lives of the children of Southern Nevada,” says board chairman, Rick McGough.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada board of directors’ fundraising success means that the agency can continue to pursue aggressive growth goals in number of kids served. The board believes that the agency can grow to serve 1,500 children. They are confident that the right staff and community volunteers are in place to make it happen. In the past year and a half, the number of children on the waiting list for mentors has decreased from 179 to approximately 27.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada has served the Las Vegas Valley for over 30 years helping children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with caring members of the community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada seeks to provide mentors to all Valley children who need and want them. 

To find out more about becoming a mentor, enrolling a child or making a donation, visit www.bbbsn.org or call (702) 731-2227.

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.

A caring mentor sharing everyday experiences with a child: Simple, yet the core premise on which we are built. Each Match holds promise, each Match has power … in every Match there are Little Moments, Big Magic.