Alongside the Premier League, the scheme encourages clubs and their academies to educate staff, players and their guardians about equality.
Having completed a number of Equality Inspires workshops with our Academy sides throughout the season, Kick It Out education manager Troy Townsend presented Academy director Alex Inglethorpe with the award.
As part of the course, staff and parent/carer sessions were also hosted by Kick It Out to enhance knowledge around equality in football and beyond.
On receiving the award, Inglethorpe said: “Kick It Out have really challenged our thinking with the workshops that they have hosted throughout the season and it is a real privilege for the club to work alongside them on such a regular basis.
“It is a great honour for Kick It Out to present Liverpool Football Club with this award and I am looking forward to continuing our fantastic partnership with Kick It Out for years to come.”
Townsend added: “Liverpool FC have embraced the concept of Equality Inspires over the last two seasons, by ensuring that those connected to their Academy structure have received the appropriate training to support their understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion within their working environment.
“I have been immensely impressed with the discussions around challenging topics, such as racism, sexism and homophobia. Today’s player needs as much guidance and support off the pitch as they would on it and Liverpool FC are at the forefront of providing that duty of care, often going above and beyond the norm. It is a real privilege to work with such a proactive club on these matters.”