Volunteers celebrated at awards ceremony in Chesterfield
Local volunteers were celebrated at the prestigious Voluntary Sector Awards hosted by the Volunteer Centre at The Pomegranate Theatre this week.
The awards celebrated an individual or an organisation who has made an outstanding contribution to volunteering in the area.
Kevin Redfearn, of Ashgate Hospice, was crowned Volunteer of the Year whilst Young Volunteer of the Year went to Khadiza Arif of Gussiez Kitchen and Bluebell Wood, who was recognised as a volunteer – aged under 25 – who has shown commendable dedication to a voluntary organisation.
There were three Organisations of the Year winners, based on different income categories from under £25k, to over £25k and over £100k and they were awarded to Accessible Derbyshire, Loundsley Green Community Park and Chesterfield & NE Derbyshire Credit Union respectively.
Deanne Calladine of Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service (DAAS) won the Special Award for a long service staff member for making a major impact and for devoting time and energy to achieving sustained positive change. The Special Award for long service volunteer went to Dr Louise Jordon of Helen’s Trust.
Category sponsors for the awards included Chesterfield Champions – UKATA, Brampton Brewery and Chesterfield College.
A full list of winners can be found below:
Young Volunteer Of The Year Award (sponsored by Unison)
Khadiza Arif – Gussiez Kitchen / Bluebell Wood
Volunteer Of The Year Award (Sponsored by UKATA)
Kevin Redfearn – Ashgate Hospice
Volunteer Team of the Year (sponsored Brampton Brewery)
Springwell Community Arts
Volunteer Long Service (sponsored by Miteccad)
Dr Louise Jordon – Helen’s Trust
Staff Long Service Award (Sponsored by Public Health)
Deanne Calladine – DAAS
Most Innovative Project (Sponsored by Inspec Solutions)
Independent Living Group – Fairplay
Organisation of the Year – Under £25k (Sponsored by Octantis Ltd)
Accessible Derbyshire
Organisation of the Year – Over £25k (Sponsored by NEDDC)
Loundsley Green Community Trust
Organisation of the Year – Over £100k (Sponsored by Chesterfield College)
Chesterfield & NE Derbyshire Credit Union
Outstanding Contribution (Sponsored by The Volunteer Centre)
Chris Jones – Dronfield Swimming Club
