Awards

It’s a wonderful feeling to be recognized for your hard work—even better when recognized by your peers.

“It was the first award to be given at the [Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers, MAAO],” says Bob Wilson, assessor for the City of Edina. “I truly was very shocked.”

The MAAO helps assessors with a variety of things to help them do their jobs, and its Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Wilson for his instruction. As new assessors come in, the more seasoned ones teach them. Read more about Edina Assessor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The Rotary Club of Edina honored Lauren Morse-Wendt with this year’s Chrysanne Manoles Women in Leadership award. Morse-Wendt was chosen for her work with 66 West, an organization that provides housing for young adults who experienced previous homelessness. “Lauren was an easy choice for us,” says former Rotary Club president Jennifer Bennerotte, “She’s sort of a ball of energy.” Read more about Rotary Club of Edina Presents 2017 Women in Leadership Award

At age 17, Saumya Mangalick is already a strong advocate for human rights. This Edina High School senior was awarded the Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission Tom Oye award for her work with the organization Girl Up Edina.  She is the youngest recipient of this award. Read more about Edina High School Senior Receives Award for Founding Human Rights Campaign

From farm to mill to suburb, Edina has a proud history, and Frank R. Cardarelle saw much of it happen. As a lifelong Edina resident, community volunteer and local surveyor, history is a common thread in Cardarelle’s life. Through his visionary work with the Edina Historical Society, Edina Rotary and other history-related causes, Cardarelle has had an enduring impact. This year, Cardarelle was honored with the Mayor’s Outstanding Senior Commendation, awarded to a senior citizen for outstanding volunteer service in the community. Read more about Lifelong Edina Resident and Historian Honored by Mayor

Three Edina High School students are winners of the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing award. The award honors young women in grades nine through 12 for their computing-related achievements and interests in technology. Read more about Edina High School Students Win "Aspirations in Computing" Awards

Edina-based lawn irrigation company IrriGreen was a finalist in the 16th annual Tekne Awards. The awards, which honor innovative science and technology companies throughout Minnesota, were presented in November at the Minneapolis Convention Center. IrriGreen was nominated in the Energy and Clean Tech category, which focuses on companies that are innovative and/or enhance efficiency of energy usage or delivery, reduce environmental impact and encourage energy conservation. Read more about Making It Look Easy to Be Green

In April, the DECA Nationals competition was held in Orlando, Fla., and attracted some of the most successful and talented high school students in the country to compete in events ranging from entrepreneurship to marketing. DECA is a student organization that aims to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Edina High School brought 18 students, nine of whom advanced to the final round, and brought home three trophies. Read more about Nationally Ranked

Edina High School (EHS) seniors and juniors have received a fresh look at ethics in the workplace and life thanks to the efforts of Jerry Potter, a longtime Edina Rotarian who passed away this past June. Potter was the force behind “Do the Right Thing,” one-day seminars offered to students who glean information from speakers and translate the lessons into action during group discussions. Such practice can help lead to lifelong tools for ethical thought and action. The program is held in conjunction with EHS 212 Leadership. Read more about Longtime Edina Rotarian Honored

As the Edina High School girls’ tennis team cranks up its season, you should know the team received the 2015 Minnesota Milestone Award as Minnesota’s “most inspiring and influential student-athletes, coaches and athletic leaders,” according to usta.com and were officially recognized this past February. The ceremony was in conjunction with the 29th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Read more about Edina High School Tennis Team Reaching Milestones