We received more than 200 amazing nominations and each one has been carefully considered by our shortlisting panel made up of representatives from across the council.
We are pleased to announce that the following teams and individuals have been chosen as finalists and will receive an invitation to the awards' event on 16 May 2024 where the winners will be announced.
Employee of the Year
Diane Richens
Shauni Edkins
Rising Star
Lydia Naylor
Ellis Butler
Hannah Barnsley
Inspiring Leader
Heather Rock
Zuzanna Forster-Fake
Karen Smith
Vision Derbyshire
Ruth Marshall
Claire Gough
Vision Derbyshire business start up support state team
Enterprising Council
Bryde Beighton
Asset management, estates and facilities management
Tanya Brown
Serving Our Communities
Dronfield Library team
Maggie Banks
James Creaghan
High Performing Team
Careers Service
Elvaston Castle Country Park estates team
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Lifetime Achievement
Finalist for adult social care and health
Elizabeth Naylor
Finalist for children's services
Julie Cooling
Finalist for corporate services and transformation
Andrew Gaunt
Finalist for place
Sue Jackson