Edina Seeks Nominations For Annual Mayor’s Commendations

Press release from the City of Edina:

March 12, 2021

Edina, Minn., March 10, 2021 – The City of Edina seeks nominations for the annual Mayor’s Commendations, given to those who have volunteered their time and effort to make significant contributions to the community.

Awards are given in the following categories:

• Mayor’s Service Club Commendation. Awarded to a club or organization that has made outstanding contributions to the community at large.
• Mayor’s Individual Service Commendation. Awarded to an individual for outstanding and exceptional volunteer service to the community at large.
• Mayor’s Outstanding Senior Commendation. Awarded to a senior over age 55 for outstanding volunteer service within the community.
• Mayor’s Youth Commendation. Awarded to a young person who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life in the community.
• Mayor’s Commendation for Service to Youth. Awarded to an individual or organization making a positive impact on the lives of Edina youth.
• Mayor’s Community Involvement Commendation. Awarded to a City employee for outstanding volunteer service to the community above and beyond his or her position with the City.

Nominations should be made online at EdinaMN.gov before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31. Mayor Jim Hovland will select the winners and begin honoring them individually in April, which is Volunteer Month. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Volunteer Recognition Reception will not be held.

For more information, visit EdinaMN.gov/commendations or call the Communications Department, 952-826-0359.

This press release was produced by the City of Edina. The views expressed here are the author’s own.