Manchester City's Ishmael Miller and June Kelly
The Community Awards paid tribute to the efforts being made to reach out to marginalised sections of society by channelling the appeal of sport, and football in particular.
Developing activities
The 'One Game, One City' community gathering helpde groups to develop their future activities using sport to engage inner city communities facing issues such as racism, gang culture, gun crime and poor health education.
'One Game, One City' took place at the City of Manchester Stadium on the 26th April, and was organised by Kick It Out with the support of Manchester City Football Club and the Football Foundation.
Using football to engage
Piara Powar, Director of Kick It Out, said: "Temple Primary School, Mother Against Violence and the Hideaway project have been using football to engage and empower those who feel excluded, promote important educational messages and raise aspirations in inner city communities.
"We hope in highlighting these achievements we can pass on ideas and help to facilitate more projects in the North West that other groups are keen to develop."
Positive experience
Award winner, June Kelly, from Temple Primary School in Manchester, welcomed the award: "We have been using football to bring youngsters from diverse backgrounds together so they can mix, learn about each other and enjoy a positive experience of people who may appear to be different.
"We are glad to have received this award and would urge any individuals or groups who want to help address any problems they have in their community through football to contact Kick It Out for advice and support."
