Ensuring teens who have overcome adversity, but have been unrecognized, to receive public praise,
increased education and on-going opportunities…helping them achieve their potential.
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 597 youth and provided over 215 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.

Congratulations AWRSAY 2011 Recipients!

10th annual Arvada-Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth program on March 9th at 6 pm at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive Arvada.
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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.
"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