Her prize, handed to her by former England rugby captain Phil de Glanville, includes a £2,500 bursary given in recognition of the outstanding contributions made by individuals at grassroots level of local sport.
 
To Cook's delight, her nomination came from close friend and former coach, Bunge Adedeji.

She said: "I'm so excited to have won and I honestly didn't expect it. I was really chuffed to be nominated in the first place and it has been really lovely, as everyone at the club has been forthcoming in thanking me for everything I do.

"It has been a huge lift and, while I'm not in it for the praise, it is nice to know the work isn't going un-noticed."

The money will be put to good use and will go towards new kits for the girls, as well as a big Christmas party!"

Cook, who has a Level Two FA coaching certificate, will now battle it out with the nine other regional winners for the grand Unsung Hero prize at this Sunday's BBC Sports Personality Of The Year show at the NEC in Birmingham, and de Glanville insists she would be a worthy champion.

"There are going to be nine people like her, but having spoken to Jules, she deserves everything she gets," said the former Bath and England centre.

"All the unsung heroes deserve respect and seeing Jules collect her award was the highlight of the evening. They are very special people and put in hours of time, all for the love of the sport."

Cook was chosen for the award at the BBC West's awards ceremony at the Marriott Royal Hotel on Sunday night.