Liverpool today announced their very-first awards evening, recognising first-team, Ladies and Academy players as well as fans.

The inaugural Players' Awards Dinner will take place on Tuesday, May 6 at the Liverpool ACC Conference Centre.

Managing director Ian Ayre said: "We are pleased to announce this event today.

"Our fans, players, staff and partners form part of what we believe is the world's greatest football family and it seems fitting to hold an event which celebrates the passion behind this great club."

The accolades will include Player of the Year awards for the first team, Ladies and Academy, and awards for LFC staff and supporters. A full list of the awards and nominated finalists will be unveiled in the coming weeks with information on how to vote.

"Here at Liverpool we are one club and we pride ourselves on this mentality," added Brendan Rodgers.

"The awards ceremony will bring together all of the club's players and highlights the devotion that players, staff and fans have for this very special place."

As part of the event, an auction will be held to raise vital funds for the Liverpool FC Foundation, providing a wide range of sport-inspired programmes throughout the local community and beyond that help to inspire positive change and build better futures for people of all ages.

More information on special guest presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from www.liverpoolfc.com/playersawards.