2025 Good Neighbor Award

The Maple Plain Good Neighbor Award is the highest honor presented by the City Council, recognizing individuals, organizations, or businesses that demonstrate exceptional commitment to the community. This year, the City is proud to announce Mardelle DeCamp as the 2025 Good Neighbor Award recipient.

Mayor Maas-Kusske presented the Maple Plain 2025 Good Neighbor Award. Maas-Kusske said, "Mardelle was nominated by two different people to receive the 2025 Good Neighbor Award. I have taken those nominations and put together a little bio. 

Mardelle DeCamp is an invested community member who is a champion for Maple Plain. Mardelle has been involved in multiple organizations, often holding leadership roles. She gives freely of her time and resources and is always willing to help others. Mardelle served on the Maple Plain City Council for four years and the Maple Plain Planning Commission for twenty years. She used to own Butterflies and Berries, a local business in town. She is the President of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is on the board the Maple Plain Museum and the Western Hennepin County Pioneer Museum in Long Lake. Mardelle is the first to lend a helping hand, to send a handwritten note. Over the years, Mardelle has clearly demonstrated a lifetime of service and dedication to Maple Plain and its surrounding communities through her volunteerism, virtues, civic engagement, and creativity in meeting community needs. Mardelle has a servant's heart, and she truly is a good neighbor. 

"Mardelle, on behalf of the Maple Plain City Council, it is my honor to present you with the 2025 Good Neighbor Award. We are grateful for the many contributions you have made to make Maple Plain a great place to live, work, and play."

Mardelle DeCamp humbly and graciously accepted the 2025 Good Neighbor Award. DeCamp expressed her gratitude to everyone for attending the presentation. As DeCamp accepted the award, she attributed the merit of earning the award to the emphasis on local impact. Caring for one another, look at your neighborhood and see who you can help.