The Needham Exchange Club congratulates the 2023 A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Awardees Anna Rice and Jeniyah Joseph, both seniors at Needham High School.

The A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award recognizes high school students who have had to overcome great physical, emotional, or social obstacles and are now eligible for high school graduation.

This program encourages students to overcome their hardships and get back on track toward a high school diploma, and it recognizes those students who are often overlooked for their accomplishments. This special recognition serves as a powerful example to all students that hard work and perseverance are rewarded.

The Needham Exchange Club annually selects four outstanding seniors from schools in Needham to be recognized as a Youth of the Month. The Youth of the Month Award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement.

This year's awardees are all from Needham High School.

The Exchange Club congratulates this year's award recipients for their outstanding achievement.

The Exchange Club of Needam annually recognizes with the Book of Golden Deeds Ward community who are exemplars of our commitment to service to the community.

This year Exchange Club recognized the extraordinary efforts made over the years by Judy Lambert.

Judy’s has led volunteer efforts for a wide array of Needham nonprofits and service organizations. She has been a neighborhood activist, fundraiser, Girl Scout leader, and a youth and school sports booster. She has dedicated hours upon hours to St. Joseph’s CYO, the Mitchell Elementary PTC, the Town CAP, the Needham Community Council and the Charles River Center.

It is the pleasure of the Club to recognize Judy's lifetime of service with one of the Exchange Club’s highest honors, the Book of Golden Deeds award.