ST. CLOUD, MN (April 20, 2021) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota annually recognizes volunteers who go above and beyond in their role as a mentor. The following mentors were selected to receive an award for the significant impact they’ve had on their “Little”/mentee and their advocacy of the mentoring program.
2021 Central Minnesota Big Brother of the Year: Dan Weidner, St. Joseph, mentor for 5 years
2021 Central Minnesota Big Sister of the Year: Solange Baird, Robbinsdale, mentor for 5 years
2021 Central Minnesota Big Couple of the Year: Erin Bitzan and Eamon Walsh, St. Cloud, mentors for 6 years
2021 Central Minnesota High School Big Brother of the Year: Tristan Rudolph, Foley High School, mentor for 3 years
2021 Central Minnesota High School Big Sister of the Year: Emily Sadlovsky, Pierz Healy High School, mentor for 2 years
Local mentor candidates represent Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota in the statewide competition. The state selects one outstanding mentor in each category to represent Minnesota in a national competition. In addition to receiving the local title, two mentors from the St. Cloud agency were honored with the statewide title:
Tristan Rudolph was selected as 2021 Minnesota State High School Big Brother of the Year
Emily Sadlovsky was selected as 2021 Minnesota State High School Big Sister of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Director, Ann Matvick, states “We are honored to have these exemplary volunteers represent our program. They’ve had an extraordinary impact on the lives of their Littles and are a true asset to the Central Minnesota community.”