Town's Donna Talbot was presented with the Special Achievement Award at The Stadium Experience - Official Football Hospitality Awards at Chelsea recently.

The Conference and Banqueting Sales Executive at Portman Road held off the challenge of several other nominations to take this nationally recognised trophy.

Donna was acknowledged for her work at Portman Road and her contribution in supporting the marketing of the conference and banqueting facilities at all the Football League clubs who are under The Stadium Experience banner at promotions like the Confex Exhibition at Earl's Court, the leading UK showcase for event organisations.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool were among the clubs who put Donna's name forward for the award, as well as Town, which she collected at a gala event at Stamford Bridge towards the end of May.

"It is obviously a great honour to receive the award," said Donna, who has worked for the banqueting and conferencing arm of the Club for five years.

"Non-matchday business is becoming increasingly important for football clubs and I'm delighted to have played a role in promoting the fantastic facilities available at clubs, including obviously here at Portman Road."

Mike Rieder, Head of Conference and Hospitality at Portman Road, said: "We are all delighted for Donna, who was singled out for her dedication to the marketing committee of Stadium Experience and the passion and hard work she has put in at Ipswich Town."

Donna (right) is pictured with Town colleagues Mike Rieder and Trisha Brown.