This season's first Barclays Community Sports Award has recognised the Jason Roberts Foundation's CEO Otis Roberts.
The Foundation, created by Blackburn Rovers striker Jason Roberts, aims to provide opportunities for young people in the UK and the Carribean to participate in sporting activity to improve health, fitness, self esteem, confidence and social inclusion.
The Barclays Community Sports Award is in its second season and will be awarded every month during the season, like the awards for Barclays Player and Manager of the Month.
Free football training
The Barclays Community Sports Award aims to highlight the outstanding contributions to grassroots sports being made by individuals and groups across the country, at the same time as those in the professional game are recognised for their achievements.
Former England and Barclays Premier League player Gareth Southgate is chair of the judging panel for the second successive year.
Otis Roberts is the driving force behind the Jason Roberts Foundation, dedicating his energy over the last four years into engaging youngsters in London with training and volunteering schemes.
His energy and enthusiasm has created an environment where young people in the area can thrive through sport.
Recent initiatives include the Respect Brent Programme and the Jason Roberts Football Club, where youngsters aged 5-14 can get free football training and become part of football teams during the summer holidays and at weekends.
"I'm so pleased to be awarded the Barclays Community Sports Award by Barclays Spaces for Sports, the Football Foundation and Premier League Creating Chances," said Otis Roberts.
"Otis's achievements are an inspiration to us all"
Former England player and award judge Gareth Southgate
"The work that we do in the community for our young members is vital and it's fantastic to have our work recognised in this way.
"I'd like to thank our partners and all the people who have got involved over the years for their continued support."
Gareth Southgate said: "What Otis has created in his community is a safe-haven for young people who are at risk of suffering from social exclusion or crime.
"His achievements are an inspiration to us all."
The Barclays Community Sports Award is delivered in partnership between Barclays Spaces for Sports, the Premier League's Creating Chances programme and the Football Foundation.
Each monthly winner receives £1,000 for their group or organisation and a limited edition trophy, and they are entered into the end of season award to win a further £5,000 - all donated by Barclays Spaces for Sports.
The end of season award winner is given VIP trip to London to receive their award from Gareth Southgate.
To nominate a person, group or organisation for the Barclays Community Sports Award of the Month visit barclayscommunitysportsaward.com.
