Those nominated for awards will receive their ribbons and medals from the Bishop of Derby, Dr Alastair Redfern, and the Dean of Derby, Dr Jeff Cuttell at Evensong in Derby Cathedral on Sunday 8th November (6pm).

Choral music is an important aspect of life in many parishes across the region.

Those who will receive awards, supported by family and friends, are:

Dean's Awards:

Anna-Marie Edmunds, Olivia Barnard (merit), St Matthew, Darley Abbey

Rachel Beardmore (merit), Helen Collins (distinction), Matthew Jankinson (distinction), Derby Cathedral

Brian Smith (merit), St Giles Matlock

Emma Anderson, Annie Wilkins (merit), Hazel Dean (merit), Samanthan Brooks, Jack Wilkins (merit), St James Barlborough

Bishop's Award:

Louise Francis (merit), St Giles Matlock

Rosalyn Marshall, Katherine Alcock, Jodi Gossage (merit), Eleanor Robinson (distinction), Samuel Foxon (merit), Derby Cathedral

Tobias Stables (merit), Gordon Stables (distinction), Sally-Anne Palfreyman, Steve Palfreyman (merit), St James Barlborough