Submitted on
Friday 4 March 2011
by
Jackie Newing
Article date: 23/02/2011
The FA and its Community Partner, McDonalds, have announced that nominations for the second FA Community Awards are now open. The awards aim to recognise and reward grassroots clubs and volunteers across the country, the unsung heroes of grassroots football in communities across England, and they want people to get involved.
The eight award categories are:
• Outstanding Contribution Award
• The FA Community Club Award
• The FA Development Club Award
• The FA Charter Standard Club Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Young Volunteer of the Year Award
• Coach of the Year Award
• The FA Charter Standard League Award
Nominations close on 18 March 2011 and the national award winners will be announced at The FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s on Sunday 7 August at The FA Community Shield, Wembley Stadium.
These winners will be selected by a judging panel which is likely to include Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Trevor Brooking and members of the national media who are all involved in the search for the winners of these prestigious awards.
Grassroots football is at the heart of the national game and every week across the country, people dedicate their time and energy to provide a professional, fun and rewarding football experience for the local community. We are delighted that The FA and McDonald’s have recognised these clubs and individuals with the Community Awards and believe this is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the dedication and commitment shown by clubs, coaches, players and volunteers across the UK and so we’d urge people to nominate.
To find out more and to nominate your grassroots heroes, log on to www.thefa.com/yourgame. Nominations are open until 18 March 2011.