Academy sponsorship director and former midfielder Simon Milton has been shortlisted for the Player Impact Award at Coaching for Hope’s Football For Good Awards.

The Football For Good Awards website outlines what Player Impact category is all about: “This award recognises a player who has played a significant part in raising awareness of a relevant issue in their community, either in the UK or internationally.

“This player will have gone above and beyond what is expected and given their time freely, or given their name to a charity, foundation or cause, which has benefited from their involvement.”

Milton, 52, is shortlisted for his work on this summer’s London to Amsterdam Cycle Challenge.

“He recruited and led a team of 70 cyclists to raise over £85,000 for the Cancer Charity and in excess of £55,000 for the club’s academy.

“Simon has also used his position to support Prostate Cancer UK’s Men United campaign by raising awareness of Prostate Cancer, encouraging men to undergo prostate checks and raising funds to assist research and treatment.”

Also nominated for the award are former England striker Alan Shearer, ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher and Southend keeper Dan Bentley.

Absolutely delighted to be nominated, very proud of my club achievements and this recognition #itfc #oneteam https://t.co/K730VSJJLl– Simon Milton (@Milts25) November 10, 2015

The Football For Good Awards ceremony will be hosted by Sky Sports’ Ed Chamberlin at the Old Billingsgate Vaults in London on December 2nd.

Team ITFC’s 2016 London to Amsterdam Cycle Challenge - which will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Town’s UEFA Cup win - is already recruiting with Milton hoping to have more than 100 cyclists taking part.

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itfchorry added 20:26 - Nov 10 Fully deserved nomination - Top Man- who is Mr Ipswich
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harlingblue added 01:17 - Nov 11 Well done 'Milts', for your tireless endeavour in football, coming from and giving to the 'roots' Thetford Town, Bury Town and then Ipswich Town, you are a fine ambassador for our club and your nomination is well deserved.
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MyBlueHeaven added 05:20 - Nov 11 Good work, Milts. Met him a few times - always friendly with time for a quick chat. One of the good ones.
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steve_mcalls_teeth added 11:55 - Nov 11 If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere its up to you...Simon MILton duh duh duh duh duh....
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carlisleaway added 11:59 - Nov 11 Milts is a real legend, the work he does for the club usually goes unheard of and thoroughly deserves any award coming his way. He is a 100% Blue and great ambassador for the club, attends many supporters meetings around the country.
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Steve70 added 12:49 - Nov 11 Had a lot of time for Milts. Top Lad both on and off the field !
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TR11BLU added 13:39 - Nov 11 Well done Milts, lets hope you win it. Shearer.....Please dont let it be him
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stringy added 13:50 - Nov 11 lovely fellow, and top player during his time - have a lot of time for Milton
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Seasider added 17:19 - Nov 11 Echo everything said on here. ITFC website have missed a nought off,and at a glance it would read that he raised £140
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