Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC scoop hat-trick of gongs at MBNA Northwest Football Awards
EVERTON scooped three top prizes at the prestigious North West Football Awards.[LNB]Blues midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov picked up the Goal of the Year award for his strike against Manchester United at Goodison Park last term, while Everton's community department took Community Project of the Year.[LNB]The Blues also received the award for Best Marketing Campaign at the event in Lancashire County Cricket Club on Monday, beating off Premier League competition from Manchester United, Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers.[LNB] Everton's community award came courtesy of their 'Imagine Your Goals' scheme, which boosts people with mental health problems by engaging them in football.[LNB]And it's not the first time Imagine Your Goals has been recognised, having already won a Sports Industry award earlier this year.[LNB]It is just one of several high profile projects run by Everton's community department, encompassing a diverse range of community constituents.[LNB]Denise Barrett-Baxendale, CEO of Everton's community department, said: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have received the Community Scheme Project of the Year Award. To receive such an acknowledgement for our work in the community is fantastic, particularly when considering the standard of applications from other entrants.'[LNB]Meanwhile, the Club's 'Share The Belief' Season Ticket marketing campaign has also received a the top award in its category.
