Wrexham's co-owners, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are set to be honoured by the people of Wales. 

Since purchasing Wrexham AFC, the Hollywood stars have used their global celebrity status to promote Wales and the Welsh language.

Their hit series Welcome to Wrexham, which is now up for a Critics Choice Award, integrates the Welsh language into the telling of the story of one of the oldest football clubs in the world, including a special episode taking the history and language of the small passionate nation to a global audience.

To recognise the contribution the pair have made putting Wales on a global platform, Welsh Government has partnered with S4C, the Football Association of Wales and Urdd.

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The Wrexham co-chairmen will be presented with the 'Dragon Award' representing a national appreciation for the sensitivity and respect shown by Reynolds and McElhenny to Wales and their support of the unique culture Wales has to offer on a global platform.

This award will be given as part of Wales to the World, New York Concert on November 14 in Sony Hall, Times Square.

The star-studded, televised event will showcase the very best of Welsh talent, culture and language and will be broadcast on S4C on November 20, the evening before Wales play the USA at the World Cup in Qatar.

Noel Mooney, CEO of the Football Association of Wales said: “The FAW are absolutely delighted to see Rob and Ryan recognised for their role in these special times for football in Cymru (Wales) and for Cymru’s growing place on the world stage.

"With Rob and Ryan leading Wrexham into the light and Cymru heading for the World Cup, we look forward to celebrating this recognition along with our friends in S4C.”

Sian Doyle, Chief Executive, S4C said: “S4C are delighted to be recognising the contribution that Rob and Ryan have made by inspiring a whole generation to celebrate and embrace Wales to the World.

"Their passion for Wrexham, including learning Welsh, one of the oldest living languages in Europe, has shone a light on Welsh football as we head into the World Cup. Wales may be small, but we are passionate and fiercely proud of our language and culture."