08-09-21 Notes for Item 2ARookie of the Year
The Rookie of the Year award is given to the first year guard who stood out from their peers and
went above and beyond what was asked of them during their first year at Atlantic Beach Ocean
Rescue. This award is given to only one person annually and this year Mr. Andrew Dalton
deservingly received it. Mr. Dalton was not only an essential asset to the 2021 rookie class, but
to the agency as a whole. Mr. Dalton was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need, spend
time to study with his peers one on one to help them succeed, lead physical training, and
competed on the competition team. Mr. Dalton's assets of leadership, discipline, and a positive
mindset not only benefit him and his success, but the success to all around him. Therefore, I am
extremely proud to present Mr. Dalton as the 2021 Rookie of the Year!
Guard of the Year
The guard of the year award is given to the Atlantic Beach Ocean Rescue employee who is
continuously working for the betterment of themselves as a lifeguard and the betterment of this
agency. This peer rewarded award represents someone who embodies professionalism,
encouragement of their coworkers, and shows their dedication on a daily basis. This year Ms.
Molly McCarthy was awarded Guard of the Year by her peers. Ms. McCarthy is an extremely
dedicated employee who is always asking how she can help, and is constantly striving to be the
best version of herself as a lifeguard. Ms. McCarthy is a role model to all employees by always
holding herself and fellow lifeguards to the highest standard. Ms. McCarthy showed her
dedication this summer when saving a young boy when he was swept out in a rip current, and
because of this was also awarded Rescue of the Year. With this said, it is my pleasure to
announce Ms. Molly McCarthy the 2021 guard of the year!