Ipswich, Colchester and Southend all pick up Family Excellence award

Ipswich Town, Colchester Utd and Southend Utd have been awarded 'The Football League Family Excellence Award' for the 2013/14 season.

Southend also received nominations in 'Read All About It' for our matchday information provided on the club website, pre-match emails and social media activity, as well as 'Most Improved Family Club' for our efforts to improve the family experience at Roots Hall.

Colchester's service for fans was also acknowledged, with the club's staff being one of just five clubs shortlisted for the Friendliest Club Staff accolade.

Created in 2007, the Award recognises the outstanding experience provided by clubs for young fans and families as part of a scheme that won the Gold Award at the European Professional Football Leagues' Best Practice Awards, earlier this season.

A total of 47 clubs from across all three divisions of The Football League have been given the Award for 2014, with Ipswich claiming the trophy the seventh successive time.