Posted on: Monday, August 7th, 2017
Andrea Ambs bestowed 2017 Legacy of Caring Award
Every year at Lake Pearl in Wrentham, the Hockomock Area YMCA holds its annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon to recognize valued employees who have worked at the YMCA for 10 years or more. 129 staff members were celebrated at this year’s luncheon, the group representing 1,887 years of unwavering dedication to the Y. One of those honored employees was Andrea Ambs, who was accorded the Marge Kraskouskas Legacy of Caring Award.
An Invensys Foxboro Branch and North Attleboro Branch fitness trainer for ten years, Andrea is an integral part of wellness programs including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, diabetes prevention, and group exercise classes.
The award, named for former Hockomock Area YMCA Human Resources Vice President Marge Kraskouskas, recognizes a staff member for unyielding passion and commitment to the mission and values of the Y.
Hockomock Area YMCA President Ed Hurley presented Ambs with the award, remarking that “there are so many things that Andrea has done, and every time I see her the compassion, the passion, and the smile is always there. And I can’t tell you how excited I am to recognize someone who has had a huge impact on our YMCA, on the folks that she works with every day, and on inspiring me.”
Upon receiving the award, Andrea, a Foxboro resident, humbly expressed her surprise. “This is very unexpected, so thank you,” said Ambs. “I feel like I work with all of you who do so much more to deserve this than I do.”
At last year’s event, the Legacy of Caring Award was given to George Johnson Jr. and in 2015, the award was given to Ann Maitland.
