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

2023: Derby Historical Museum

2022: American Legion Family Post 408
 

 
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