Our Derbyshire Award finalists
Our finalists for the Our Derbyshire Awards 2025 have now been chosen.
We received more than 289 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 24 September 2025 where the winners will be announced.
Employee of the Year
- Chloe Eyre
- Rachael Ragg
- Jo Hollick
Rising Star
- Holly Chambers
- Molly Foster
- Jon Gouldbourne
Inspiring Leader
- Hazel Coates
- Sue Mason
- Rebecca McDermott
Innovation
- Derbyshire Catering Service, Menu Development Team
- Val Ellis
- Olivia Allanson
Serving Our Communities
- Derbyshire Catering and Free School Meals Team
- Maria Coupe, Community Engagement officers, Bolsover and Shirebrook Library teams
- Live Life Better Derbyshire Health Improvement Workers
High Performing Team
- Derbyshire Discretionary Fund Team
- Derbyshire Catering Service
- Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Team
Lifetime Achievement
Finalist for Adult Social Care and Health
Finalist for Children’s Services
Finalist for Corporate Services and Transformation
Finalist for Place