Billy Green has received an award from Essex County Athletics Association, who've named him their 2020 Volunteer of the Year runner-up.

Athletics enthusiast Billy belongs to Ilford Athletic Club where he serves as their media and publicity officer, as well as being manager for both his club's men's and Women's Road and Cross County teams.

He lives in Mildmay Road, Romford, and is also a committed West Ham United fan.

Ilford Athletics Club is an inclusive friendly club catering for runners and athletes of all standards and abilities across all disciplines, track and field, road and cross country as well as racewalking.

The club also have a “Harriers” section that is suitable for beginners.

They train at Cricklefield Stadium on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 6.30pm onwards and at Chigwell Row on the weekend in normal circumstances of course.

At present they are taking part in many virtual races and competitions.