Boston Celtics Honor Beverly's Ava Grant As 'Hero Among Us'

Beverly MA

21 March, 2022

9:27 AM

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BEVERLY, MA — The Boston Celtics honored Beverly High School senior Ava Grant as a "Hero Among Us" for her LGBTQ+ advocacy efforts during a recent game. The 18-year-old is active in Beverly and beyond as a proud advocate for the safety and inclusivity of LGBTQ+ students. She has led creative outreach and events as the president of the Beverly High School Human Rights Committee's Gay-Straight Alliance. The Celtics honored Grant during the first half of the team's "Pride Night" celebration in January during a game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Celtics' "Hero Among Us" program is in its 25th year recognizing "outstanding individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to their communities." (Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)