Big Brothers Big Sisters' Nationwide Leadership Council honored Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas with its Gold Standard Award for achievement. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas is one of 24 agencies selected from a nationwide network of over 400 to receive this prestigious award. As a Gold Standard Award winner, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas is in the top 6% of Big Brothers Big Sisters across the country.

The Gold Standard award recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies that have demonstrated pace setting performance throughout the year. Agencies that have shown a revenue growth of 10% or more, a 10% increase in the number of children served in mentoring relationships, matches, and that meet a quality standard are considered to be top performing.