Congratulations AWRSAY 2009 Recipients!
 Please congratulate the AWRSAY 2009 honorees who were recognized at the April 22nd Recognition Ceremony at Arvada West High School.
2009 recognized 110 students; 25 of who received scholarships to Red Rocks Community College. 43 7-11 graders were recognized and given the opportunity to utilize up to $500 in scholarship monies toward leadership program, sports, arts and other personal growth programs. All honorees had the opportunity to receive a free refurbished computer. All honorees names were listed and read on the Congressional Record in Washington D.C..
Welcome to AWRSAY
The Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth (AWRSAY) was created in 2001 by volunteers who wanted a program that recognizes youth who have overcome a major obstacle or adversity. Unlike other programs, AWRSAY seeks to recognize these deserving youth by providing recognition, programs and in the case of seniors, scholarships to Red Rocks Community College.
Since our inception we have recognized 265 youth and provided over 110 college scholarships.
Our mission is to provide ongoing recognition, educational and leadership opportunities for Arvada and Wheat Ridge teens who have overcome adversity. Our vision is that all Arvada and Wheat Ridge teens will recognize, act on, and realize their potential to succeed.
Help us help our teens; nominate a deserving teen, or support AWRSAY through funding, mentoring, or employment
"I've had to grow up quickly and never had a chance to be the kid I wanted to be. However, overcoming some of my adversities now means that I don't have to do bad things like drugs to make myself feel better."
- Cory Lucas, 7th grader at Moore Middle School
Dedicated to Excellence
On October 16, 2007, AWRSAY was awarded the Jeffco Public Schools Key Communicators Network Celebration of Excellence Award. Jeffco Public Schools gives this award in recognition of the significant accomplishments of our students, staff, schools and communities.
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