Tony Pulis has been named Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month for April after guiding Crystal Palace to safety with four wins from five games.
The Eagles secured consecutive victories against Cardiff, Aston Villa, Everton and West Ham to pull themselves clear of the relegation zone.
Although Pulis' men fell to a 2-0 defeat to title-chasing Manchester City last week, the south London side are now up to 11th in the table, just a point away from a place in the top 10.
Well deserved: Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis poses with his Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month award for April
Crucial win: Palace winger Jason Puncheon (yellow kit) scores the opening goal in his side's 3-0 win against Cardiff
Fans' favourite: Pulis led Palace to 12 points from a possible 15 in April
TONY PULIS' APRIL RECORD
April 5: Cardiff 0-3 Crystal Palace
April 12: Crystal Palace 1-0 Aston Villa
April 16: Everton 2-3 Crystal Palace
April 19: West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace
April 27: Crystal Palace 0-2 Manchester City
Although the award is Pulis' first in the Premier League, some have called for the former Stoke boss to be named Manager of the Year for securing Palace's place in the top-flight next season.
The 56-year-old has overseen a huge improvement in performances since taking charge at Selhurst Park in November last year, when Palace appeared to be on their way back down to the Championship.
Sunderland's Connor Wickham has picked up the Barclays Player of the Month award after helping his side move out of the relegation zone with five goals in just four games.
Red hot: Sunderland's Connor Wickham has been named Player of the Month after netting five goals in April
CONNOR WICKHAM'S APRIL RECORD
April 7: Tottenham 5-1 Sunderland (Did not play)
April 12: Sunderland 0-1 Everton
April 16: Manchester City 2-2 Sunderland (Two goals)
April 19: Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland (One goal)
April 27: Sunderland 4-0 Cardiff (Two goals)
The 21-year-old netted twice in the Black Cats' 2-2 draw with Manchester City, once in their 2-1 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and then bagged a brace in last week's 4-0 thrashing of relegation rivals Cardiff.
The former Ipswich striker's goals have helped Gus Poyet's side move up to 17th in the table on goal difference with three games remaining.
Wickham will be looking to continue his side's impressive form against the league's big clubs when Sunderland travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United on Saturday.
On fire: Wickham celebrates scoring Sunderland's opening goal in their 4-0 win against relegation rivals Cardiff
Magic moment: Wickham dinks the ball over Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer in the Black Cats' 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge
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