Falmouth Community Youth Football Club’s Secretary Penny Hodgson was recently crowned winner of the FA Club or League Official of the Year Award.

The prize is given to volunteers that work extremely hard behind the scenes to support a club or league to run from an administrative perspective. 

Penny explained what it meant to her to have picked up the accolade: “This award means a great deal to me because I am very dedicated to doing the best job I can as Secretary.
 “Knowing that I have been recognised for doing a good job makes me feel incredibly proud and humbled to be picked above so many other deserving winners in our club and others.”

“Being part of a fabulous team of coaches, committee members and parent helpers is the best part of my role! The huge success of the club as it has grown over the years wouldn’t have been possible without all the amazing volunteers who give up their time.”
Penny first got involved with youth football six ago after her sons started playing. 

Falmouth Community Youth Football Club has grown enormously in that time, there are now 30 coaches at the club, with 300 child members as well as over 40 parents and volunteers.
There is also a dynamic committee and other volunteers who help to support the club. As well as 12 teams playing in competitive leagues. 

Penny added “I happily give up my time to be Secretary for Falmouth Community Youth Football Club because it is rewarding in so many different ways. 

“I love the happy smiling faces of all the children on a Saturday morning; the excitement of winning a match (the children and me!); the knowledge that those children can play matches because I know they are all registered; the compliments I receive on a regular basis from members and those wishing to join, praising the club and all the volunteers; the new friends I’ve made along the way; and a belief in the positive and inclusive ethos of the club."

For more information about the club visit the website at www.falmouthcommunityfootball.uk