Page 8 - Jupiter West - June '21

Page 8, Jupiter West
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Of Palm Beach And Martin

Counties Recognized Volunteers And Supporters

Amid trophies, youth to graduate with a plan
plaques, videos, for their future and a mentor
treats and fanfare, for their lifetime.”
friends, supporters A short program, led
and volunteers by Yvette Flores Acevedo,
gathered for the CEO Big Brothers, Big
2021 a wa rds Sisters of Palm Beach and
luncheon on April Martin Counties, showcased
28 to cheer the winners with personal,
bonds between heartfelt accounts, about
“bigs” and “littles” the difference in their lives
that steadfastly because of the “matches”
represents the and life-mentor experiences
nonprofit Big enjoyed throughout the years.
Brothers, Big Volunteers shared why they
Sisters of Palm Dr. Timothy Steigenga choose to lend time and talents
Beach and Martin to the charity.
Counties – now in its 35th year! Among the top awards for
The event, taking place and generously sponsored by service and commitment to
Bonefish Grille in Stuart, set the stage for smiles, laughter, Big Brothers, Big Sisters Palm
hugs, and recognition for the 2021 and 2020 Big and Little of Beach and Martin Counties in Elysha Miskanic, Mikealo Moncayo, Luisa Espinoza, Pete Magazino, Alan Armstrong, Chloe
the Year honorees, Volunteers of the Year, and the distinguished 2021 and 2020 are: Taylor and Howard McNett
Raising a Child and Raising Children awards. Robert Jones, 2021 Big
“Our volunteers and supporters remained steadfast in their Brother of the Year; Carolyn Cuesta,
commitment to our youth before and during the pandemic,” 2021 Big Sister of the Year; Josh Folds,
said Yvette Flores Acevedo, CEO Big Brothers, Big Sisters of 2020 Raising a Child Award recipient;
Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “Their generosity empowers The Schmidt Family Foundation, 2020
Raising Children Award recipient; Dr.
Timothy Steigenga, 2021 Volunteer of
the Year; Lawrence Howell, 2020 Big
Brother of the Year; Jessica Grassi, 2020
Big Sister of the Year; John Sedwitz, 2020
Volunteer of the Year; Emily Osborn,
2020 Teen Big of the Year; and Mattison
Wiggins, 2021 Teen Big of the Year.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters on page 9 Tiffany Cristoforo and Alan Armstrong Bob Jones and Shayn Pemper

Josh Folds and Yvette Flores Acevedo

Katie Knapfel and Carolyn Cuesta Glenn Hasell and David Pittinos Larry Green and Kim Capen

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