May 9th 2024.
Get ready for the biggest night in women's football – the Women's Football Awards! On May 30th, the most talented and influential names in the game will come together to celebrate the achievements of the past year. With players like Mary Earps, Sam Kerr, and Lauren James nominated for awards, it's sure to be an exciting event.
And it's not just about the players on the field – the Women's Football Awards also recognizes the contributions of those behind the scenes. This year, we are thrilled to have Jamie Carragher and Eni Aluko as our hosts once again. They will guide us through an evening of honoring the outstanding achievements of women's football from grassroots to the international level.
We are also excited to announce that our headline partner for 2024 is the global online retailer SHEIN. They have been a huge supporter of women's football and we are grateful to have them on board for another year. In addition, Metro will be returning as our media partner, with Eni Aluko and Jamie Carragher leading the way as hosts for the ceremony.
Among the award categories are Player of the Year, International Football Player of the Year, Club of the Year, Grassroots Initiative of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement. These awards celebrate not only the top players, but also the individuals and brands working to advance the reach of women's football. The public was invited to vote on the shortlist, which can be found at the end of this article.
One of our special guests for the evening is Alessia Russo, who won the Player of the Year Award in 2023. She shared her pick for this year's winner, saying she would choose Bunny Shaw for her incredible form this season. We are also honored to have Eni Aluko, a former England player and now a leading broadcaster in women's football, as our co-host for the ceremony.
We are grateful to have SHEIN's continued support for the Women's Football Awards, which helps make this event possible. In addition to dressing our guests, SHEIN will also be partnering with Women In Football to provide support for grassroots women's football teams in the UK.
Last year's ceremony was a huge success, with guests like Alessia Russo, Missy Bo Kearns, and Lauren James in attendance. Premier League stars Harry Kane and Declan Rice also joined in the celebrations. We were also honored to present special recognition awards to former England captain Carol Thomas and broadcaster Karen Carney MBE.
We can't wait to see who will take home the awards this year, and we are grateful to have SHEIN and all of our partners on board for this special event. See you on May 30th!
Full 2024 Women's Football Awards shortlist:
Player of the Year sponsored by Snapdragon
- Mary Earps
- Sam Kerr
- Lauren James
- Katie McCabe
- Millie Bright
- Frida Maanum
- Jess Carter
- Nikita Parris
- Bunny Shaw
- Guro Reiten
International Football Player of the Year sponsored by Linklaters
- Lucy Bronze
- Georgia Stanway
- Aitana Bonmati
- Salma Paralluelo
- Fridolina Rolfo
- Lena Oberdorf
- Wendie Renard
- Ewa Pajor
- Jenni Hermoso
- Kadidiatou Diani
Young Football Player of the Year sponsored by Nutriburst
- Khiara Keating
- Grace Clinton
- Laura Blindkilde-Brown
- Aggie Beever-Jones
- Kyra Cooney-Cross
- Maya Le Tissier
- Mary Fowler
- Jessica Naz
- Naomi Layzell
- Elisabeth Terland
Manager or Coach of the Year
- Emma Hayes
- Sarina Wiegman
- Darren Carter
- Marc Skinner
- Leanne Ross
- Matt Beard
- Steven Dale
- Jonas Eidevall
- Jo Potter
- Gareth Taylor
2023 World Cup Hero of the Year sponsored by Visa
- Mary Earps
- Amanda Ilestedt
- Aitana Bonmati
- Linda Caicedo
- Lauren Hemp
- Olga Carmona
- Jill Roord
- Millie Bright
- Steph Catley
- Yui Hasegawa
Grassroots Initiative of the Year sponsored by FootballCo
- Kick On with Starling Bank
- UEFA Playmakers inspired by Disney
- Weymouth Women
- McDonald's Fun Football Programme
- Scottish Power Youth Challenge Cup
- MSB Woolton FC
- Chelsea Foundation Nothing Stops Us Festival
- Fulham FC Sister Club Programme
- Keira Walsh Rochdale Girls Development Centre
- Beyond the Ball
Best Club of the Year
- Arsenal
- Liverpool
- Chelsea
- Manchester United
- Southampton
- Wrexham
- Manchester City
- Lewes Women
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Tottenham Hotspur
Brand of the Year
- Puma
- Starling Bank
- Three Mobile
- Coca-Cola
- eToro
- Scottish Power
- Adidas
- Barclays
- Xero
- Unilever
Women's Football Champion of the Year sponsored by Panini
- Natasha Dowie
- Vic Akers
- Alex Scott
- Yvonne Harrison
- Barbara Charone
- Rachel Yankey
- Fara Williams
- Jacqui Oatley
- Michele Kang
The Women's Football Awards is a highly anticipated event in the women's football world, bringing together some of the biggest names in the game. With the countdown on for the ceremony happening on May 30th, stars like Mary Earps, Sam Kerr, and Lauren James have been shortlisted for awards. And who better to host the event than former Lioness Eni Aluko and football legend Jamie Carragher?
But this year, the Women's Football Awards has even more to celebrate as they welcome their new headline partner, global online fashion, beauty, and lifestyle retailer SHEIN. After supporting the inaugural ceremony in 2023, SHEIN is back for 2024 and ready to continue their commitment to celebrating the achievements of women and girls in the UK and beyond.
Alongside SHEIN, Metro returns as the media partner for the second year in a row, with Eni Aluko and Jamie Carragher as the hosts. The awards ceremony will also see Spain's Aitana Bonmati and England's Mary Earps competing for the highly coveted World Cup Hero Award.
Cui He, Head of Europe at SHEIN, expressed their excitement for the renewed partnership with the Women's Football Awards, stating that it underlines their commitment to celebrating inspiring people and organizations in the fastest-growing sport in the world.
The Women's Football Awards is a unique event that brings together the biggest personalities from the women's game to celebrate the sport and all those who contribute to its success. From grassroots greatness to national and international superstars, the ceremony recognizes all levels of achievement. Award categories include Player of the Year, International Football Player of the Year, Club of the Year, Grassroots Initiative of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and more.
But it's not just about the players on the field. The Women's Football Awards also honor individuals and brands working behind the scenes to expand the reach of women's football. The public was invited to vote on a shortlist of nominees, which can be found at the bottom of this article, ahead of the May 30th ceremony.
Alessia Russo, the 2023 Player of the Year, shared her pick for this year's awards, naming Bunny Shaw as her choice. And she's not alone in her admiration for the Jamaican superstar, with many expecting her to take home the prize.
Eni Aluko, former England national team player and now a leading women's football broadcaster, will also be returning to co-host the ceremony. She expressed her delight at SHEIN's continued support for the Women's Football Awards, stating that their partnership helps make the event a phenomenal success.
SHEIN will also be dressing football stars and grassroots female footballers for the high-profile event, including Eni Aluko herself. And as part of their partnership with the 2024 Women's Football Awards, SHEIN is teaming up with Women In Football to provide support for grassroots women's football teams in the UK.
The 2023 ceremony saw the likes of Alessia Russo, Missy Bo Kearns, and Lauren James in attendance, as well as Premier League stars Harry Kane and Declan Rice. It was a night to remember as former England captain Carol Thomas was awarded a special recognition award from the Daily Mail and Metro, while broadcaster Karen Carney MBE took home the Lifetime Achievement Award.
With such a star-studded lineup and a range of exciting categories, the 2024 Women's Football Awards is shaping up to be a memorable event. So mark your calendars for May 30th and stay tuned for the winners of the Player of the Year, International Football Player of the Year, Manager or Coach of the Year, World Cup Hero of the Year, Grassroots Initiative of the Year, Best Club of the Year, Brand of the Year, and Women's Football Champion of the Year awards.
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