HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 18 Commendation Nominations 2018
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Krystal Caron, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0347 • kcaron@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nominations Open for Annual Mayor’s Commendations
Edina, Minn., Jan. 18, 2018 – Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, Feb. 11, for the annual Mayor’s
Commendations, given to those who have volunteered their time and effort to make significant contributions to
the community.
Edina Mayor Jim Hovland will present six awards at the 39th-annual Community Volunteer Recognition Reception
on Monday, March 5, at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive.
Nominations are sought in these categories:
• Mayor’s Service Club Commendation: Awarded to an 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 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 are due by Sunday, Feb. 11. Winners will receive a glass award, certificate and recognition in a future
City publication. They will be honored at the March 5 event.
To nominate someone, complete a nomination form at EdinaMN.gov/Commendations. Service clubs and
organizations may also recognize their outstanding volunteers at the event. For more information, contact
Executive Assistant Sharon Allison at 952-826-0403 or sallison@EdinaMN.gov
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