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Community Involvement
Awarded to a City employee for outstanding volunteer service to the community, above and beyond his or her position with the City.
- Tom Cornell - 2022
- Mike Seeger - 2021
- Anna Dhennin and Nick Lovejoy - 2020
- Bob Wilson - 2019
- Scott Denfeld - 2018
- Deb Mangen - 2017
- Brian Olson - 2016
- Jim Rygg - 2015
- Michael Frey - 2014
- Marty Scheerer - 2013
- Jeff Long - 2012
- Brian Hubbard - 2011
- Rebecca Foster - 2010
- Aaron Kuznia - 2009
- Heather Worthington - 2008
- Tom Jenson - 2007
- John Valliere - 2007
- Tim Zimmerman - 2006
- Jennifer Bennerotte - 2005
- Mike Siitari - 2004
- Eric Anderson - 2003
- Susie Miller - 2002
- Donna Tilsner - 2002
- John Keprios - 2001
- Steve Bergren - 2000
Individual Service
Awarded to an individual for his or her outstanding and exceptional volunteer service to the community at large.
- Pacy Erck - 2022
- Jasmine Brett Stringer - 2021
- Melody Zhou - 2020
- Sarah and Steve Kumagai - 2020
- Jessica Kingston and James Pierce - 2019
- Rick Ites and Paul Presthus - 2018
- Barbara La Valleur - 2017
- Richard Olson - 2016
- Tim Murphy - 2015
- Mike Fischer - 2014
- E.J. Anderson - 2013
- Kevin Staunton - 2012
- Paul Mooty - 2011
- Wayne Kostroski - 2010
- Jack Rice - 2009
- Laura Nisi - 2008
- Andy Otness - 2007
- Mary Brindle - 2006
- Dianne Plunkett Latham - 2005
- Kevin Ries - 2004
- Bob Reid - 2003
- Gary Soule - 2002
- Bob Kojetin - 2001
- Jim Van Valkenburg - 2000
Outstanding Senior
Awarded to a senior citizen for outstanding volunteer service within the community.
- Bob Kojetin - 2022
- Colleen Feige - 2021
- Skip Thomas - 2020
- Hope Melton - 2019
- Gordon Lewis - 2018
- Frank Cardarelle - 2017
- Bob Gubrud - 2016
- Joe Sullivan - 2015
- Sandy Phillips - 2014
- Mel Hoiseth - 2013
- Marshall Schwartz - 2012
- Shirley Johnson - 2011
- Bob Hartshorn - 2010
- Betty Pollitt - 2009
- Ray O'Connell - 2008
- Sandy Schley - 2007
- Janet Johnson - 2006
- Jean Hedberg - 2005
- Harold Westerberg - 2004
- Jack Barstow - 2003
- Edina Senior Center Advisory Council - 2002
- Lila Larson - 2001
- Dorothy Brindle - 2000
Service Club
Awarded to a club or organization that has made outstanding contributions to the community through its regular activities or through special projects.
- Bluebirds & Blooms - 2022
- Edina Community Foundation - 2021
- Minnesota International Chinese School - 2020
- Edina Give and Go - 2019
- Edina Garden Council - 2018
- Edina Crime Prevention Fund - 2017
- Interact Club of Edina - 2016
- Edina Rotary (Noon) - 2015
- Edina Historical Society - 2014
- 50th & France Business Association - 2013
- Kiwanis Golden K Club of Edina - 2012
- Edina Federated Women's Club - 2011
- Edina Public Art Committee - 2010
- Edina Community Foundation - 2009
- Edina Morningside Rotary - 2008
- Edina Lions - 2007
- Friends of the Edina Library - 2006
- Edina Morningside Rotary - 2005
- Edina Rotary (Noon) - 2005
- Optimists of Edina - 2004
- Edina Federated Women's Club - 2003
- Edina Newcomers & Friends - 2002
- Blue Ribbon Committee - 2001
- Edina Parent Communication Network - 2000
Service to Youth
Awarded to an individual or organization making a positive impact in the lives of Edina youth.
- Cool Planet - 2022
- Rotary Club of Edina, Edina Public Schools, Edina Education Fund and Edina Morningside Rotary Club for the Edina Rotary Global Scholars Program - 2021
- Edina MealFund COVID-19 Response Team - 2020
- Glenn Gray - 2019
- Regina Neville - 2018
- Camp Enterprise - 2017
- Edina Give and Go - 2016
- Jeff Northrup - 2015
- Mark Lawrence - 2014
- Laurie Shimizu - 2014
- Paul & Wendy Arneberg - 2013
- STRIVE Program - 2012
- Communications Explorers Post 3411 - 2011
- STRIVE Initiative - 2010
- Karen Hoops - 2009
- Matt Meyer - 2008
- Charlie Weigel - 2008
- Terry Stevens - 2007
- David Kunz - 2006
- Mark Peterson - 2005
Youth
Awarded to a young person who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life in the community.
- Kawthar Benarouch - 2022
- Aashna Kumar and Ana Martinez - 2021
- Junior Varsity Board of Her Next Play - 2020
- Hailey Chrysler, Aarathi Garimella and Saumya Mangalick - 2018
- Madison Banks - 2017
- Josh Everts - 2017
- Nico Iskos - 2017
- Om Jahagirdar
- Elizabeth Anderson - 2016
- Guled Said - 2016
- Kancherla Yochana - 2015
- Jessica Mixon - 2015
- Pheretha Quevi - 2015
- Danzhen Lajia - 2014
- Kyle Schwartz - 2014
- Alec Fischer - 2013
- Katelyn Dussik - 2012
- Elizabeth Montgomery - 2012
- Apeksha Goonewardena - 2011
- J.D. Loyle - 2011
- Abigale Dauth - 2010
- Robbie Latta - 2010
- Dolan Lee - 2009
- Hailey Lee - 2009
- Birgen Hartman - 2008
- Emma Weisberg - 2008
- Brett Stone - 2007
- Kelly Hayes - 2006
- Catherine Elliott - 2005
- Will Amundson - 2004
- Paige Backenstose - 2003
- Lindsey Vance - 2003
- Caitlin Rogers - 2002