BIGGER TOGETHER, A Community Celebration of Mentoring, is an event to raise awareness about the need for one-to-one mentors for local youth facing challenges and celebrate the impact of formal and informal mentors across our local community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County will host this year’s event on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Big Brothers Big Sisters is now accepting nominations for awards given during this event. Please use this form to nominate a mentoring program or individual for one of five different award categories. We look forward to celebrating the impact of mentors with you.

Nomination Submission Details

All nominations must be completed and received by 3 pm on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Select the award category for this nomination.

Mentoring Program Award - This award recognizes a mentoring program operating in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County, where mentoring is not the primary function of the organization or business leading implementation. Student Mentor Award - This award recognizes a student who is serving as a mentor in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County.Nonprofit Mentor Award - This award recognizes an individual serving as a mentor in the nonprofit sector. Corporate Mentor Award - This award recognizes an individual serving as a mentor in the corporate sector. Education Mentor Award - This award recognizes an individual serving as a mentor in education.

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Individual or Group Being Nominated

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Nomination Narrative

In a summary format, please explain why this nomination is being made for consideration of the award. This narrative is what will be considered by the committee. Please limit responses to 500 words or less.

How has the nominee impacted mentoring or served as a mentor? Why should this nominee receive recognition?

Why is it important? Describe the impact of their work.

Please provide a summary of this nomination to be used in marketing materials. (30 words or less)

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