A Bristol City youngster was a winner at the EFL Awards last night.
Libby Sims took home the CEFA (Community & Education Football Alliance) Player of the Season award at a ceremony in London.
The 18-year-old is in her second year of the Bristol City Community Trust’s BTEC level 3 extended diploma in sport.
Alongside her studies at Ashton Gate, Libby plays both 11-a-side football and futsal.
The CEFA League, which was introduced at the beginning of the 2018/19 season, is an official EFL competition and is open to all of those enrolled on post-16 education programmes with their club’s community organisation.
The competition provides playing opportunities for young people, regardless of ability, as well as the opportunity to participate in a football competition governed professionally by the EFL.
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The youngster impressed the panel of judges with her commitment to both football and her studies. She also juggles a cleaning job at the same time.
Speaking after collecting her award from BBC 5 Live presenter and EFL on Quest host Colin Murray, Libby said: "It's amazing. I was very nervous to get up in front of all these people, I'm new to this, but to be recognised is brilliant.
"I can't put it into words, I don't know how to sum it up. I love playing football, that's just me."
The 18-year-old hopes to play for Bristol City Women in the future.
Harvey Hughes of Portsmouth won the male version of the award.
Bristol City Community trust was also shortlisted for the Community Club of the Year award having already attained the regional accolade for the South West and Wales, but lost out to Portsmouth.
