The England Football Grassroots Football Awards are for people who make a positive difference. It’s our way to celebrate the fantastic individuals who put their heart and soul into the grassroots game across England – and say a huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who inspire us all.

Each year, we give some special recognitions to members of the Amateur FA community.

The England Football Grassroots Award for 2023 are:

Coach of the Year – Female Pathway: Varsha Bailey-Gunputh (Olympia Infinity FC)
Highly commended were Chloe Greenberg (Beyond the Ball FC) and Magdalena Rudzinska (Down Lane)

Coach of the Year – Male Pathway: Chedee Alexander (Wanderers)
Highly commended was Regan McSweeney (Chiswick Celtic FC)

Club of the Year: Estudiantes FC
Highly commended were AFC Muswell Hill and Old Meadonians

Grounds Team of the Year: Graham Godfrey (Old Paulines)
Highly commended were Mark Boundy (Bealonians FC) and Gary Harrowell (Norsemen)

League of the Year: Southern Amateur League
Highly commended were Amateur Football Combination and Super 5 League

Match Official of the Year: Kamil Mehmet
Highly commended were Michael Hayden and Elliott Mayer

New Volunteer of the Year: Chloe Greenberg (Beyond the Ball FC)
Highly commended were Joelle Gardiner (Wst Ldn Shields) and James Handley (Honourable Artillery Company)

Positive Football Environment Award: Kevin Lawler (Old Salesians)
Highly commended were Arthur Cornish (Southgate Olympic) and Kate Gerrand (Alexandra Park Women)

The Lioness Award: Super 5 League
Highly commended were Beyond the Ball FC and Wst Ldn Shields

Young Volunteer of the Year: Levin Dookhun (Estudiantes FC)

The following were recognised for their special achievements during the season:

Amateur FA Safe Award: Johnny Bakker

Club Centenary Award: Old Salesians and Reigatians

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award: Goal Diggers

Keith Busby Award: John Long (Old Parmiterians)
For distinguished service in club administration

Wilkinson Sword: Old Paulines
For exhibiting the ethos of the Amateur FA