Chesterfield voluntary organisations have been celebrated in a special awards ceremony, highlighting the work taking place to support residents across our community.
As part of its continued work to recognise and reward the excellent work carried out by volunteers and voluntary and community groups across Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire, The Volunteer Centre held its annual Voluntary Sector Awards on Wednesday 1st November at The Winding Wheel Theatre.
Now celebrating its 10th year, the Voluntary Sector Awards remain a big hit with organisations in the area.
CEO of The Volunteer Centre, David Radford said: “This has been a great year for the awards. We have received more nominations than ever before and have more people attending than ever before – it’s great to see that people still get excited about the event.”
The evening showcased all that is great about the Voluntary and Community Sector. The Volunteer Centre itself has a long and proud tradition of working with organisations to enhance and improve the lives of communities and individuals in their area. The Volunteer Centre is in a unique position to help organisations celebrate the work they do.
David Radford continued: “While most people are aware of the good work done by voluntary organisations and volunteers, they seldom get the recognition they deserve and we hope, over the last 10 years, we have gone some way towards changing that.
“We are really grateful to the sponsors of the evening because without them we would never get the show off the ground!”
A number of Chesterfield Champions were recognised amongst the winners, including Fairplay, Ashgate Hospice, and Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
The Winners from the event on November 1st are as follows:
Young Volunteer Of The Year (sponsored by the University of Derby)
Jessie Hutchison – Fairplay
Volunteer Long Service (sponsored by Derbyshire Public Health)
Margaret Phillpot – Ashgate Hospice Charity Shop
Trustee Of The Year (sponsored by Chesterfield Volunteer Centre)
Danny Henman & Grace Wright – Ray Club
Employee Of The Year (sponsored by North East Derbyshire District Council)
Emma Costello – Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Team Of The Year (sponsored by Brampton Brewery)
The Royal Rider Team – Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Most Innovative Project (sponsored by Digital Framework)
RhuBaby Project
Volunteer Of The Year (sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council)
Ellie Scott – Georgia Bird Foundation
Manager Of The Year (sponsored by John King Accounting)
Lisa Williamson – The Tomorrow Project
Partnership Award (sponsored by Chesterfield Volunteer Centre)
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Organisation Of The Year (income under £25,000) (sponsored by Armisteads Bar)
Monkwood Community Foodbank
Organisation Of The Year (income over £100,000) – (sponsored by BRM solicitors)
Fairplay
