Women’s football awards 2026 winners

Bunny Shaw
Player of the Year sponsored by Linklaters
Highly commended
Vivianne Miedema

Maya Le Tissier
Young Player of the Year sponsored by Morrisons
Highly commended
Michelle Agyemang

Michelle Agyemang
Rising Star

Kelly Cates
Media Figure of the Year sponsored by Buzz16
Highly commended
Mina Ibrahim

Bethany England
Inspirational Role Model sponsored by Metro

Rachel Pavlou
Off the Pitch Award
Highly commended
Matt Johnson

Charlotte O’Neill
Special Recognition Award

Manchester Corinthians
Special Recognition Award

Maria Karlsson de Cecco
Special Recognition Award

Nikita Parris
Game Changer Award sponsored by DSV
Highly commended
Rachel Yankey

Debbie Hewitt MBE
Women’s Football Champion sponsored by Morphe
Highly commended
Nadine Kessler

Orreco
Special Recognition Award

Manchester City
Club of the Year sponsored by ScottishPower

Adidas
Global Impact Award sponsored by Destinology
Highly commended
Visa

London City Lionesses
Best Fan Engagement
Highly commended
Charlton Athletic

Premier League
Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility sponsored by PFA
Highly commended
Adobe

Cash4clubs
Best Grassroots Initiative sponsored by MJ Quinn
Highly commended
McDonald’s – Fun Football

Chelsea FC & Here We Flo
Best Marketing Campaign
Highly commended
Sports Direct – Legacy Starts Here

The Football Association – Lionesses
Best Social Media
Highly commended
Newcastle United

Adobe
Brand of the Year
Highly commended
EA Sports

Goals4Girls
Community Impact Award sponsored by DSV
Highly commended
London City Lionesses

Liverpool FC
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award sponsored by Premier League
Highly commended
West Ham United FC

Tongue Tied Management
Football Agency of the Year
Highly commended
A&V Sports

Foudys
Football Business of the Year
Highly commended
Orecco

RPC
Legal Team of the Year
Highly commended
Tottenham Hotspur Legal Team

AFTA Studios
Best Breakthrough Business
Highly commended
Guinness
