Tennis champion and Edina High School student Zoya Hasan has worked to bring a tennis clinic to economically disadvantaged kids and has launched two charitable initiatives with her brother Abid. Vision for All helps get eye care to those in need and Kits for Kids MN collects and distributes activity supplies to local kids undergoing surgery.
“The Mayor’s Commendation recipients are either outstanding members of our community or our City staff, serving people and organizations in our town with a sense of purpose and responsibility, regardless of their age. It was a distinct pleasure surprising each of them with their awards, all of which were accepted with some level of astonishment and always with great humility,” Hovland said. “They are a special group of people. If you know any of the award winners, give them a call and congratulate them or stop them in the neighborhood or on the street to say ‘thank you’ for helping others in such a selfless way. These awardees, and others like them, make Edina a very special place indeed to live.”
