Women’s Football Champion

Women’s Football Champion

Rose Read Rose Read is a transformational leader in football club governance and people strategy. She has served over 15 years at Brighton & Hove Albion FC, where she now sits on the club’s main board and helps shape culture, safeguarding, diversity and inclusion...

Legal Team of the Year

Linklaters A leading international law firm with a dedicated sports sector practice, Linklaters’ team combines deep legal expertise with insight into the commercial and regulatory landscape of football. The firm’s sports lawyers lead initiatives that spotlight women’s...

Off The Pitch Award

Stephen Lansdown CBE  Stephen Lansdown has been a transformative figure in women’s football through his stewardship at Bristol City Women, providing critical investment, infrastructure support, and strategic leadership. His commitment has helped the club...
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award

Arsenal Arsenal continues to lead on gender inclusion through Arsenal in the Community, delivering structured girls’ football sessions, school programmes and inclusive grassroots initiatives across north London. From beginner access sessions to talent development...

Community Impact Award

Sunderland AFC Sunderland AFC strengthens grassroots access through the Foundation of Light, offering girls’ football development centres, school programmes, and inclusive community sessions across the North East. Their pathways from beginner participation to academy...