Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire will recognize two volunteers as “exceptional mentors” to youth facing adversity, including low-income youth, during National Mentor Month. The organization will recognize the two out individuals of ten finalists nominated for the 2022 Big of the Year Award during a Jan. 20 annual award ceremony in Newport Beach, California. “A lot of our volunteers go above and beyond,” Big Brother Big Sister spokesperson Casey Gomez told The Epoch Times. “This campaign is all about highlighting and celebrating our exceptional volunteers who have an impact.” The nonprofit organization matches youth with a mentor to assist them in reaching their full potential academically, socially, and mentally. Nominees are submitted based on the impact a volunteer has on the life of their mentee over the span of two years, according to Gomez. While picking out nominees, organizers at Big Brother Big Sister …