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Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga (BBBS) at the 5th Annual City of Potential Awards Breakfast on October 1st from 8am-9:30am, where we will honor the champions of mentoring: the individuals and organizations who are creating opportunity and impacting lives through one-to-one mentoring engagement. BBBS will present awards in several categories to salute the contributions of individual mentors, corporate mentors, and mentoring programs.

All proceeds from this event will directly support the mentorship programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga.

Awards

Chris Ramsey Mentoring Legacy Award
Established in memory of Big Brother and community leader Chris Ramsey, this award honors an individual whose lifelong dedication to mentoring has changed the lives of many. This mentor’s long-standing commitment, generosity, and leadership reflect the values Chris embodied—creating a lasting legacy of support, empowerment, and opportunity.

‍Excellence in Mentoring Award
This award recognizes an individual or organization actively making a difference through mentorship in their specific context. Whether through one-on-one guidance, advocacy, or bold new initiatives, the recipient of this award is putting mentorship into action in a way that creates meaningful, lasting impact. Their dedication to expanding opportunities through mentoring is shaping brighter futures today.

Big Brothers Big Sisters will also recognize award recipients in the following categories at the event on October 1st, which have been selected by BBBS:

Big Brother and Little Brother of the Year
Big Sister and Little Sister of the Year
Big Couples Match of the Year
Defenders of Potential Award
Chip Allen Award for Extraordinary Service

5th Annual City of Potential Awards Breakfast

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga in honoring the champions of mentoring—and invest in the future of Chattanooga's youth by supporting mentorship.