The Voluntary Sector Awards were set up in 2014 to recognise the outstanding work carried out by the voluntary sector in our area. This bumper evening of entertainment and celebration has rapidly become the go-to event of the year.
And the winners and shortlisted are:
LONG SERVICE VOLUNTEER – sponsored by Auto Windscreens
Winner: Harry Treadwell – Hunloke Gardens
Shortlisted: Colin Brunt, Kathy Farr, Sheila Curzon, John Jarvis
TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR
Winner: Lynn Farrar – Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch
Shortlisted: Jean Webb
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – sponsored by John H.F. King Accountants
Winner: Helen Cashin – Hardwick Hall
Shorlisted: Rachel Dammarell, Sarah Willis, Tracey Marsh
TEAM OF THE YEAR – sponsored by Brampton Brewery
Winner: The Build Team – Stainsby Fesitval
Shortlisted: Ashgate Hospice Bakewell Shop Team, Highlighting Heritage Team – Cromford Mills, Eckington Community Pantry, Business Services Volunteer Team – Hardwick Hall, Stonebroom and Mickley HAF
INNOVATIVE PROJECT – sponsored by Digital:Framework
Winner: Sweets and Treats Trolley – Ashgate Hospice
Shortlisted: The Kelsey CIC, Contemporary Craft, Communarty
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – North East Derbyshire District Council
Winner: Michaela Garner – Kenning Park School
Shorlisted: Chris Newton, Hayley Oxer & Jason Cotton, Alex Freckleton, Lee Brassington
ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR (volunteer led) – sponsored by Armisteads
Winner: Staveley & Holmebrook Junior Parkrun
Shortlisted: Mindscapes, Dronfield Woodhouse Community Hub
ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR – sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council
Winner: WORTH
Shortlisted: Give a Duck Foundation, Kelsey CIC