We are delighted to announce the local winners of the England Football Grassroots Football Awards for 2024

These Awards are our way to recognise and celebrate the fantastic people who put their heart and soul into the grassroots game in Hertfordshire – and say a huge thank you to those from across the game who inspire us all.

Grassroots is powered by people who make a positive difference, working hard to show the true power of football in connecting people, in building communities and enabling more players to enjoy playing our beautiful game.

The winners of our Grassroots Football Awards were selected from a public nominations process across a range of different categories earlier this year. We thank everyone for making nominations and every nominee for their outstanding efforts.

Our inspirational winners are all grassroots heroes and the list includes individuals and organisations working hard through to bring football to everyone in their communities, while create a positive playing environment for all to enjoy the game.

The list of Hertfordshire FA Grassroots Football Awards 2024 winners are:

• Grounds Team of the Year – Graham O’Brien
• Young Volunteer of the Year – George Barber
• Coach of the Year Female Pathway – Sam Cushion
• Coach of the Year Disability Pathway – David Gower
• Coach of the Year Male Pathway – Ryan Ellis
• Match Official of the Year – Ruby Lyne
• New Volunteer of the Year – Piers Hudson
• League of the Year – Royston Crow Youth Football League
• Club of the Year – Chipperfield Corinthians Youth
• Keeping Football Positive Award – Marc Willmore
• Lioness Award – Herts Women’s Walking Football League
• Bobby Moore Award – Steve Dyett

Karl Lingham, Chief Executive of Hertfordshire FA, said:

“Our role at Hertfordshire FA is to support grassroots football and the many thousands of people who are involved in making the game happen across our county. We are always full of admiration for those who give up their time for others, working hard to improve standards and increase opportunities for everyone to play.

It’s always brilliant to hear the truly inspirational stories that come to light through the nominations process for these awards. Congratulations to our award winners and a huge thank you to the Grassroots Heroes throughout Hertfordshire whose amazing efforts make football for all – so many of you are worthy of recognition".