Annual Service Awards

Sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank

Honoring Community Champions

Sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank

Thursday, May 16th

7-9:30pm

Join staff, board members, donors, volunteers and community members, 'Under the Tent', for some delicious appetizers, wonderful conversation and celebratory messages.

We will recognize the inspiring community champions below.

Please help us as we give these incredible people a golden reception!


2024 Youth of the Year

Zach Forest

Zach is a longtime Club member, joining as a tot in our Stay & Play program. He has participated in numerous programs, most often during the summer. As a dedicated volunteer, Zach has spent hundreds of hours on our boating dock. Now, as a Senior at Minuteman High School, Zach still calls the Club home each summer, working as a lifeguard and boating instructor.

Youth Service Award Winner

Allida Adames

Allida, a student at AHS, is one of ABGC's most inspirational Junior Staff members and volunteers. She has a magnetic personality as everyone wants to talk or hang out with her. Allida has the special ability to see those who are struggling and to draw upon her past struggles to help them face their own. Allida faces all of her challenges with grace, optimism and a smile.

Youth Service Award Winner

Sarah Brockman

Sarah, a student at ACHS, is no stranger to volunteerism. She is an active member of AC's Campus Ministry, President of the AC Interact Club, and is active in Rotary Club not only on the local level but also representing AC and Arlington at the RYLA conference in LA which is an intensive leadership experience.Words that have been used to describe Sarah are driven, humanitarian and leader with an upbeat and positive personality.

George P. "Brud" Faulkner Award for Outstanding Service to Youth

Patsy O'Brien

Patsy is a remarkable person. She is a tireless volunteer in Arlington, the likes of which we rarely see. Patsy is devoted in local education as a member of the Hardy School PTO, on the soccer field and on the basketball court as a dedicated and enthusiastic coach and as a strong and active member of the ABGC Board of Directors. She is very generous with her time, an incredible role model, and instills good morals and promotes good citizenship for the lucky youth of Arlington. Patsy is a true gem in our community!

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