Beni Baningime scooped the big prize at Everton’s Academy Awards evening on Wednesday as he became the latest recipient of the prestigious Keith Tamlin award.
The accolade, named after the Club’s Vice Life President, rewards a player for their excellence, attitude and application during their time spent in the Academy.
Baningime, who is now 18 but joined the Academy at the age of nine, helped the Under-23s secure the Premier League 2 title this season and received his prize during the event at St George’s Hall.
Baningime follows in the footsteps of 2015/16 winner Tom Davies, who was also in attendance to answer questions and present awards.