Derby County Football Club and ClubDCFC picked up two awards at the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2019 on Thursday evening.

The Rams were impressively in the running for four awards on the night after being nominated for the Non-Matchday Sales Team of the Year Award, Visiting Football Directors Award, Matchday Hospitality Award - Medium Stadium and Overall Matchday Hospitality.

The event, sponsored by CCS & RAK Porcelain, took place at the Etihad Stadium, the home of Premier League champions Manchester City.

The prestigious annual event aims to recognise the efforts and dedication shown by the catering, conference and events teams at every football and rugby stadium across the UK and Ireland.

Derby picked up the Silver Award in the following categories:

*New for 2019* Non-Matchday Sales Team of the Year Award - Sponsored by Target Response

This award recognises the best non-matchday sales team in stadium venues across the UK and Ireland. Judges are specifically looking for teams demonstrating consistent growth, using new ideas to create unique and different events, whilst also providing value for money and overcoming any challenges.

Overall Winners: Chelsea

Visiting Directors Awards - Football & Rugby – Sponsored by FC Business & The Rugby Paper

The Visiting Directors Award categories are voted for by Directors at each club. They are asked to nominate the club where they had the best away experience when travelling with their team. They are specifically asked to consider the welcome, service and catering when casting their votes.

Overall Winners (Football): Bradford City

More information on the awards can be found online at stadiumexperience.com/awards.