In 2002, the Mayor started a tradition in Derby of honoring a person or persons who contributed significantly to the city by awarding them the Mayor’s Award of Excellence. The award is presented at a City Council meeting each spring and the recipients name(s) is placed on a plaque at City Hall.

Mayor's Award of Excellence Recipients

2021: Vicki Decarsky


2020: Bill Fales, David Peebler, Barney Tull


 2019: Jeff & Rhonda Cott


2018: Don & Mary Myers


2017: Woodlawn United Methodist Church


2016: Pat & Susan Swaney


2015: Gary & Colene Read


2014: Betty Wilken


2013: John and Linda Bode


2012: Bill and Reba Smith


2011: Bob Cook Homes


2010: Ken and Judy Greteman


2009: Darrell Butterfield


2008: Glen Goering & Ross Hearn
 

2007: Derby Community Foundation


2006: Peggy Unkel


2005: Jack and Dayle Pulley


2004: Charles and Rebah Hubbard


2003: Ray and Virginia Warren


2002: Larry and Wanda Gould