St Albans City Youth Community FC were named Community Club of the Year at the Herts Sports Partnership Service to Sport Awards.

The club were nominated for the honour against Potters Bar Tennis Club, Tring RUFC and Watford Town Cricket Club.

St Albans City were presented the award at the event which was held at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield.

City Youth trustee, Dave Wray, said: “This is marvellous recognition from our peers in the county for the club’s work. We must remember there are many other clubs carrying out similar work who are equally deserving of recognition.”