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Our Derbyshire Award winners 2025

The winners of Our Derbyshire Awards 2025 were presented with their awards at a celebration event at County Hall in Matlock on 24 September 2025. Well done to all our winners.


Rising Star Award

Sponsored by QTS

Jon Gouldbourne

Inspiring Leader Award

Sponsored by Jacobs UK

Hazel Coates

Innovation Award

Sponsored by Holdsworth Foods.

Derbyshire Catering Service, Menu Development Team

Serving Our Communities Award

Sponsored by Premier Community

Maria Coupe, Community Engagement Officers and Bolsover and Shirebrook Library Teams

High Performing Team Award

Sponsored by Beauparc

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Team

Employee of the Year Award

Sponsored by High Peak Carers

Chloe Eyre

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Finalist for adult social care and health

Sponsored by ivolve

Helena Whiting

Finalist for children's services

Sponsored by Legrand Care

Chris Lavelle

Finalist for corporate services and transformation

Sponsored by NSL Marston Holdings

Julie Whitemore

Finalist for place

Sponsored by Dragon Asphalt

Paul Edwards

Managing Director’s Award

Wendy Pugh