Stacey Savage, a youth football volunteer and mum of three from Halewood has been awarded the Nationwide Mutual Respect Award for her efforts in supporting and nurturing the young local grassroots scene, as well as starting her own league.
Savage was a midwife in training before she had her three children, one of whom has disabilities. Now caring for them full-time, the 38-year-old decided to collaborate with other parents to form support groups for those in similar situations. She has also played a crucial part in launching the Merseyside Youth Football League (MYFL)
After finding it difficult to find a football club for their son, she and her family decided to take matters into their own hands by forming a team of their own, Inny Boys F.C.
