On Wednesday, January 15th, the Board of Commissioners honored 14 Camden County residents for their selfless contributions to improving their community at the 2025 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony. The award, created by the Camden County Board of Commissioners in 2001, is presented to civic leaders who demonstrate ideals and actions that reflect the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Among the recipients was longtime Merchantville resident, Jim Madden. Madden has dedicated his heart and soul
to enriching the lives of children and adults with profound disabilities. At Larc School, Jim has been a volunteer and board member for 45 years, focusing his efforts on raising funds, and especially on supporting all the educational and therapeutic activities. Every year the Commissioners seek to identify county residents who exemplify the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically, those who have made a contribution directed to his/her community that made a significant, tangible improvement benefitting the people of the community. Our community congratulates him on this well-deserved recognition and honor.