The Dronfield Green Belt Residents’ Group received an award for the Environment and Community Project of the year in 2019. Co-ordinated by Dr L Gadsden, the award recognises the hard work of members of the group who helped residents engage with the challenging planning process with the result that one area of Green Belt has been saved from development and another reduced in size.The Dronfield Christmas Tree Festival, held in the Parish Church was a first for the town. It won an award in 2019 for an Exceptional and Spectacular Community Event which attracted more than 3000 visitors.The volunteer Barn Gardeners received an award in 2019 for another Exceptional Community Project and for their year round dedication whatever the weather in creating a beautiful space in the centre of town. The Gardeners also fundraise for future garden projects and planting.Elm Tree Farm won an award in 2019 for best new build of the year, in sympathy with its surroundings, in the tiny hamlet of Summerley. The house occupies the site of the former Elm Tree Farm which was empty and derelict for a number of years.Edward’s Barbershop at the top end of Dronfield Bottom won an award in 2019 for its unique interior created by the barber himself. It is environmentally friendly being made out of recycled pieces of wood and is a particularly quirky feature of the interior of the shopThe Royal Oak at Millthorpe won an award in 2019 for the revitalisation and renovation of this tiny country inn. The new owners have not only transformed the interior with interesting country features, but also offer a locally sourced menu including Sunday lunches.The winner in 2018 was Chiverton Developments for the three-storey town houses opposite the railway station, improving an area of partially derelict land.Design and Technology students from Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School created this display of more than 300 ceramic poppies for the remembrance commemorations in 2017. They received a Highly Commended Award.The Parish Church Gardeners, a voluntary group of people who maintain and create attractive planting around the church received one of our awards for their continued efforts.A special award was made to the Coal Aston War Memorial Project which raised £10,000 for this excellent piece of stonework in the centre of the village to commemorate all those who gave their lives in both World Wars.Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School cleared the embankment of overgrown trees in front of the magnificent frontage and planted it with daffodils to provide us with an attractive springtime display.The once tiny Ouzel Bank Cottage won an award in 2017 for a sympathetic extension to the original property and improvement of outbuildings. Ashwood Homes turned a semi derelict site into a family home. This property much improved the local street scene.The Management Team at the Peel Centre received an award for their excellent work and care of this important community building.The Dronfield Foot Clinic won an award in 2018 for a modern construction on a tiny and complicated site, in part over-hanging the river.Dronfield Hall Barn received a Special Award in 2017 for a project which turned a derelict stone Barn into a vibrant community space for heritage and arts.
Civic Awards
Introducing our all new Civic Awards
The 2026 winners very much reflect our new strapline
‘Making Dronfield Better – Together’
In no particular order the winners are:
Chilled Pubs - The Blue Stoops for the sympathetic restoration of an ancient building to secure its modern future in the heart of the town
Tony Hartigan - A posthumous award for a special citizen with a heart of gold, who made life better for everyone around him
The organisers of the Dronfield 10K and 2K fun run who raise funds for charities including the 7th Dronfield Scout Group
Members of Life Dronfield whose aim is to provide a welcoming inclusive space for the people of Dronfield to use and enjoy
