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

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