Story added: 24th August 2022

Jackie Thornton named Premier League Community Captain

Head of Development, Jackie Thornton has been named as Community Captain by Norwich City FC in recognition of her incredible 24 years of service with the Community Sports Foundation.

The Community Captain accolade is being given to members of the public who have made an outstanding contribution to their club and local community.

This is part of the Premier League’s 30th anniversary celebrations which will see the Premier League trophy visit more than 50 professional, non-league and women’s clubs across England and Wales who receive funding from the Premier League.

Former Norwich City captain Adam Drury, Norwich City Women’s player Megan Todd, Foundation Chairperson Jake Humphrey and Chief Executive Ian Thornton OBE were present as Jackie was awarded a PL30 Community Captain armband and pennant beside the Premier League Trophy.

A plaque engraved with Jackie’s name was also added to the Trophy plinth.

An inspiration to all 🙌

Jackie Thornton receives the @NorwichCityCSF #PL Community Captain award for her instrumental role in helping build an outstanding facility for the Foundation 👏 #PL30 pic.twitter.com/qLrNzu0xMq

— Premier League Communities (@PLCommunities) August 24, 2022

Jackie said:

“I feel very proud and privileged to receive the Community Captain award, but I’d like to accept the award on behalf of everybody that’s contributed to the Foundation over many years, as well as helping to build The Nest.

“We’ve got amazing facilities here engaging 110,000 people every year from toddlers to people aged 86-years-old. The support and backing of the Premier League over the years has been essential for us to grow and develop. Without that, programmes could not take place.”