NORFOLK'S GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS 2024 ANNOUNCED  

Today we are proud to announce Norfolk's winners of The FA Grassroots Football Awards 2024.

Without the commitment of our army of volunteers, clubs and leagues in Norfolk would struggle to survive and it is the dedication and enthusiasm of such individuals that makes the game so special.

After receiving over 200 nominations over a six week period, an independent judging panel selected winners and highly commended awards across 12 different categories and those in receipt of an award were informed via letter this week.

The winners of this year's awards are as follows:

• Club of the Year – Aylsham FC
• Coach of the Year (Male Player Pathway) – Jason Crane
• Coach of the Year (Female Player Pathway) – Hannah Burton
• Coach of the Year (Disability Player Pathway) – Graeme Davies
• Grounds Team of the Year – David Todd
• League of the Year – Norfolk Combined Youth Football League
• Match Official of the Year – Lorraine Catchpole
  • Highly commended: Ashley Hickson-Lovence
• New Volunteer of the Year – Cassie Beecroft
  • Highly commended: James Langley
• Young Volunteer of the Year – Chloe Moulton
• The Lioness Award – Nicol Nicholls
  • Highly commended: Norfolk Women & Girls’ League
• Keeping Football Positive Award – Gabby Evbota
  • Highly commended: Jackie Price
  • Highly commended: Brundall Bolts
• Bobby Moore Award – Chris Brown

All winners will be invited to an Awards Evening early in the 2024-25 football season, details of which will be announced in due course.