Everton's official charity has claimed yet more awards for its work in the communities of Merseyside.
Everton in the Community was recognised at the inaugural Northern Sports Awards 2011 where it scooped the title of ‘Best Grass Roots/Club Scheme.
Everton in the Community beat off competition from the likes of Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and the Manchester United Foundation to take the accolade at the awards, which was held at Lancashire County Cricket Ground.
The award comes after Everton in the Community’s disability programme won the Best Community Programme category at the 2011 Sport Industry Awards.
Speaking at the Northern Sports Awards Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief executive officer of Everton in the Community, said: "This multi-award winning scheme has not only helped the local community through the quality of sporting provision it offers to people of all ages and social circumstances, its success is such that its approach has been adopted and replicated both nationally and internationally.
“The judges were particularly impressed by the obvious passion and dedication of not only the scheme's staff but the 150 plus volunteers, who strive to serve the needs of their community through sport.”
The judging panel included Mark Halsey, Premier League Referee, Andrew ‘Chubby’ Chandler, Managing Director of ISM, Jim Cumbes, Chief Executive of Lancashire County Cricket Club and Barbara Slater, Director of BBC Sport.
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