NORTHAMPTONSHRE FA IS DELIGHTED TO REVEAL THE WINNERS OF ITS 2020 fa and mcdonald's GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AWARDS

The FA and McDonald’s 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 Northamptonshire – and say a huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who inspire us all. 

These volunteers have weathered the storm this season. With the floods and now the coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever to recognise and thank them for their hard work and dedication in a challenging time, so join us in saying congratulations to our 2020 winners!

Club of the Year

Winner: Brackley Athletic
Runner-up: Sands United

Coach of the year (Adults)

Winner: Andy Sheridan – Northampton Town Multi Disability Team
Runner-up: Lee Martin – Netherton United Ladies and Girls

Coach of the Year (Youth)

Winner: Andy Davis – Deanshanger Colts & Girls FC
Runner-up: Steve Lyons – Corby Hellenic 

Groundsman of the Year

Mohammed Robson – Spencer Community Trust

League of the Year

Winner: Nene Sunday League
Runner-up: NDYAL

Match Official of the Year

Dewi Jones

Project of the Year

Weetabix Youth League Respect Campaign

Rising Star of the Year

Winner: Aaron Clipston – Ringstead Rangers and Thrapston Town
Runner-up: Chloe-Leigh Brown – Corby Town Girls

Volunteer of the Year

Winner: Victoria Sillett – Brackley Athletic
Runner-up: Georgina Durman – Mawsley Girls FC

We Only Do Positive Award

Earls Barton U13’s Parents

Thank you to our panel members for their time in selecting this year’s winners – and also to everyone who submitted a nomination earlier in the year. 

Finally, congratulations again to all of our winners, who will now go through to represent Northamptonshire at the regional stage of the competition.

Everything you do for the game is truly appreciated by us all at Northamptonshire FA.