Community trust nominated for top gong

ROTHERHAM United’s Community Sports Trust could be in line to get their hands on a prestigious award after being nominated for the Johnstone’s Paint Community Club of the Year.

The winners are due to be announced at a gala ceremony on Sunday April 17 in Manchester and the Millers are up against fellow Championship clubs Burnley, Charlton Athletic, Brighton and Hove Albion and Cardiff City, as well as League One  table toppers Burton Albion.

The shortlists for the awards were announced by the Football League today (March 15), with the the annual ceremony celebrating the on and off pitch excellence across the League’s 72 clubs.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have been nominated for the Community Club of the Year award again,” said head of community Jamie Noble.

“It has been another successful year for the Trust, and after I told the staff the news this afternoon, the whole office has been absolutely buzzing.

“A big factor behind our nomination was the work we have put together around supporting individuals with mental health issues, using sport as a vehicle to reduce the effects of the condition.

“Whilst that was our major project for the year, we have also been commended for our work in a host of other areas including education, sports participation and inclusion.

“The staff have worked tirelessly in the past year and this nomination is testament to the hard work and commitment of a number of individuals.” 

The nomination process for the Community Club of the Year award has already seen the Millers scoop a regional prize, with the club coming out on top in the North East and Yorkshire category.

The Trust  are looking to get their hands on the gong again after winning it back in 2012.