The Big Thank You Breakfast is a celebration of our Bigs, the heart and soul of Big Brothers Big Sisters. We bring together Bigs, Littles, families, board members, partners, and supporters to honor our award recipients.

At the event, we award winners of the following categories:

  • Big Brother of the Year
  • Big Sister of the Year
  • High School Big Sister of the Year
  • High School Big Brother of the Year
  • Igniters of Big Futures
  • Defender of Potential
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Employee of the Year

2026 EVENT DETAILS

  • When: Wednesday, January 21st

  • Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

  • Where: Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, Fl 33025

  • Cost: Complimentary for active Bigs, $65 for guests

2026 PRESENTED BY 

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

2026 EVENT SPONSORS 

JM Family Logo

     2026 Winners:

  • Big Brother of the Year 2026

    • Alexander Salow

  • Big Sister of the Year 2026

    • Selina Hightower

  • High School Big Brother of the Year 2026

    • Josiah Ferguson

  • High School Big Sister of the Year 2026:

    • Juliana Pineda

  • Igniters of Big Futures 2026

    • Broward County’s State Attorney’s Office

  • Defender of Potential 2026

    • Michelle Mcnab-Hemans

  • Employee of the Year 2026

    • Monica Venegas

For additional information, please call (954) 584-9990 or purchase tickets below.

Youth in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Program*

100% Graduated from high school
Improved in emotional regulation, social competence, and school connectedness.
99% Stayed out of the juvenile justice system

*Based on our Annual Report 2022

DEDICATED TO CREATING AND SUPPORTING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH