The highly anticipated inaugural Festival of Women’s Football Awards is set to take place at the luxurious 8 Northumberland Avenue, a prestigious venue in the heart of central London. The landmark event promises to shine a spotlight on women’s footballers, grassroots heroes, and the entire women’s football community.
The evening will be hosted by talkSPORT and DAZN presenter Shebahn Aherne, a hugely prominent and popular figure in women’s football. Best known for her presence across national platforms covering women’s sport, her experience and passion will set the stage for an unforgettable night of inspiration and recognition.
The Festival of Women’s Football Awards will feature a stellar lineup of presenters and jurors, including leading figures from the world of sport, media and business. Notable names include The Guardian’s Women’s Football Correspondent, Suzy Wrack; national commentator Jacqui Oatley; and Tammy Parlour, CEO and Co-Founder of the Women’s Sport Trust. The full list of jurors is available on the website, with contributors also available for interviews.
In response to overwhelming interest, the deadline for award entries has been officially extended, allowing more individuals and organisations the opportunity to submit nominations. The new deadline for entries is now Thursday, 27th March, and entries are now free to submit via the website.
Founder and CEO of Festival of Women’s Football Awards, Jeremy King said, ‘‘We are absolutely delighted that Shebahn has agreed to take part as the host for the inaugural Festival of Women’s Football Awards. Her dedication and
passion for women’s sport makes her the perfect choice to lead this special evening. Additionally, securing the prestigious 8 Northumberland Avenue as our venue is a testament to the significance of this event. We look forward to celebrating the extraordinary talent and contributions within the women’s football community.’’
Shebahn Aherne, talkSPORT & DAZN presenter commented, ‘‘I am incredibly excited to host the first-ever Festival of Women’s Football Awards. It is a tremendous honour to be part of an event that acknowledges and celebrates the remarkable achievements of everyone contributing to women’s football, including those working tirelessly behind the scenes. I’m looking forward to the evening and I can’t wait to celebrate the fantastic individuals and organisations that make this sport so special.’’
As part of the sponsorship packages available to support the event, 10% of all sponsor fees will be placed in a foundation and reinvested directly into the game. For more information on partnership packages, visit the website.
The first edition of the Festival of Women’s Football Awards will take place on Wednesday 23rd April. For those wishing to attend this year’s event, visit here for ticket information and further details.
