Grassroots Football Awards 2022

Nominations Now Open for 2022 Grassroots Football Awards

Let us know the people, clubs, leagues and projects locally that make the game great.

The England Football and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards are back – and we’re encouraging people across the county to nominate the grassroots heroes locally that make the game great.

The England Football and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards are to recognise and celebrate the people who put their heart and soul into the grassroots game across England, and to say a huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who inspire us all.

Nominations are open now, so please take a short time to submit one and let us know why your nominee deserves to be among our local winners.

The closing date for nomination is 16 May 2022.

The awards are split into ten categories. You nominate the people you think deserve national recognition.

  • Grassroots Coach of the Year for Youth
  • Grassroots Coach of the Year for Adults
  • Grassroots Club of the Year
  • Grassroots League of the Year
  • Grassroots Volunteer of the Year
  • Rising Star of the Year
  • Grassroots Grounds Team of the Year
  • Grassroots Project of the Year
  • Grassroots Match Official of the Year
  • The Spirit of Grassroots Football Award

Winners will be people who have really made a difference and can demonstrate how they make their positive impact. They behave with fairness and integrity, they create fun, safe and inclusive environments for everyone. They encourage the very best, both in themselves and in everybody around them. They have risen to overcome challenges and they make a truly positive impact in their community.

For more information and to make your nomination click here