Mapleton Citizen of the Year - Michelle Estes

Michelle Estes has served Mapleton City and its citizens for many years, dedicating hundreds of hours to coordinating events, soliciting and managing volunteers, and leading with compassion and competence. She was nominated by fellow citizens as “the ultimate community volunteer.”

Her efforts have strengthened the community as she continues to organize and lead community projects where needed. As Mapleton citizens read the city newsletter, they will notice Michelle’s name mentioned under many of the service opportunities as she continues to volunteer to serve the community of Mapleton.

Michelle organizes the Spring and

Fall Service Day and Mapleton Community Humanitarian Fair within Mapleton each year. She continues to help with projects that include community cleanup, community awareness advocacy and community service needs.

These projects include Mapleton Elementary School, where Michelle has helped organize its spring cleanup, even volunteering by pulling weeds, sweeping the playgrounds and laying many bags of wood chips. Currently, she serves as the special events coordinator for local charity Stitching Hearts Worldwide.

She also serves on the Mapleton Pioneer Days Committee and oversees the Family Dance on Main.