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2023 Human Rights Awards Presented
Members of Eden Prairie's Human Rights and Diversity Commission announced the 2023 Human Rights Award winners at the May 21 City Council meeting.
The award recognizes a local individual, youth, nonprofit organization and/or business who have worked to create an inclusive community spirit through actions, activities or programs.
The following Human Rights Award winners were recognized for upholding the values of the Eden Prairie Manifesto.
Individual Award — Hodan Nur
Hodan Nur has consistently demonstrated strong leadership in supporting East African families and youth through her work in schools and at the Irshad Islamic Center. She tirelessly works with immigrant families to advocate for excellence in their children's education, fostering youth leadership and providing guidance on avoiding trouble such as addictions and crime. Hodan fosters an atmosphere of caring for others through her genuine dedication and compassionate approach. She listens attentively to the needs and concerns of immigrant families, youth and the community, always striving to find meaningful solutions. Hodan's advocacy for children's education, guidance on avoiding negative influences and support for youth leadership initiatives all stem from her deep commitment to wellbeing and success.
Nonprofit Award — The PROP Shop
The PROP Shop has for many years mobilized the Eden Prairie community to care for its neighbors, serving its increasingly diverse and multicultural community. The organization meets the needs of clients who are experiencing various forms of hardship by providing clothing, household goods and furniture, all free of charge. Training and deploying hundreds of volunteers and accepting donations from thousands of community members, the PROP Shop directs resources where they are needed most. Under the visionary and caring leadership of its staff and board members, clients are treated with dignity, care and respect. The PROP Shop has become a cornerstone nonprofit organization in Eden Prairie, making our community a better place for all.Business Award — Jill Slipper Scholtz
Jill Slipper Scholtz has served Eden Prairie and surrounding communities for several years by offering training and consultation in diversity, equity and inclusion. Most recently, she has served as the diversity committee chair for the Eden Prairie Community Foundation. Scholtz has led the committee in identifying key goals to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the community and organization, tying many of them to the Eden Prairie Race Equity Report. In working toward some of these goals, she and the team hosted a series of events focused on community learning and relationship-building. In her leadership roles, Scholtz is intentional about fostering an atmosphere of caring for others. She does so at meetings and events by setting an example with her words and demeanor, and by communicating goals and guidelines that promote inclusion and participation.
Business Award
No recipient named
Nominations for the Human Rights Award can be made by persons on behalf of themselves or others. Nomination materials are made available in January each year and award recipients are selected by the Human Rights and Diversity Commission in March.