Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County raised almost $400,000 at its 22nd annual signature fundraiser, Déjà Vu: Drift Away to Summer. More than 350 community leaders decked out in summer chic attire celebrated generosity, mentorship and brighter futures while enjoying a private, poolside concert by multi-platinum artist Uncle Kracker at the glamorous Guitar Hotel pool deck at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “I am deeply grateful to our incredible honorees for their unwavering commitment to mentorship and the powerful impact they’ve had in helping us expand opportunities for local youth. Their leadership truly changes lives,” said Malena Mendez, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. Event co-chairs Traci Miller, SVP and Shareholder at Miller Construction and Nicky Tesser, Senior Manager, Regional Marketing at JetBlue, outdid themselves once again. During the evening, four exceptional leaders who champion Big Brother Big Sisters’ mission of empowering youth to reach their full potential through meaningful mentoring relationships were honored including: Champion of Children: Manuel “Manny” Catedral, Vice President of Business Development for The Americas, Collinson — An engaged board member and finance committee contributor, Catedral brings strategic insight and hands-on leadership to initiatives such as Lace Up for Learning, which provided more than 500 youth with new sneakers for the school year. Impact Award: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits —A valued BIG Futures partner, working with Stranahan High School to expand mentorship and career pathways for students, the company supports 15 Bigs and 20 Littles. Their culture of mentorship is exemplified by employee Brian McGrath, named 2025 Big of the Year. Rabinovich, Executive Vice President of Sales Execution, accepted the Impact Award on behalf of Southern Glazer’s. Legacy Award: Dawn Stagliano, Director of Government Affairs and Community Impact, Comcast — Dawn Stagliano has served on the BBBS of Broward County Board for more than 15 years. She has secured critical funding and resources for the organization, leveraging Comcast’s national partnership to drive local impact. She also designated BBBS as a beneficiary of Comcast Cares. Inductee to the Alumni Hall of Fame: Chief Delrish Moss, Chief of Police, City of Miramar —Chief Delrish Moss, a former Big Brother in Miami, has long championed the power of mentorship. He launched the Bigs with Badges program, pairing officers with high school students to foster trust, guidance, and college and career readiness. For more information, visit bbbsbroward.org. 48 APRIL 2026 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition COMMUNITY NEWS Big Brothers Big Sisters Raises $400,000, Honors Community Leaders H E Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits’ Greg Rabinovich, Brian McGrath and Heather Zyjewski Lois Marino, Nicky Tesser and Traci Miller Photo Credit: Downtown Photo Photo Credit: Downtown Photo
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