Nominations open for the 2025 Women’s Football Awards

The Women’s Football Awards, Europe’s biggest event that recognises the stars and pioneers of women’s football, is calling on fans and the public to submit their nominations for the prestigious 2025 awards. This highly anticipated annual ceremony, which takes place in London on May 1, celebrates the exceptional athletes, influencers, organisations and brands driving the growth and success of women’s football in the UK and  across the globe.

Past winners have included world-class talents like Arsenal forward Alessia Russo, Paris Saint-Germain and England goalkeeper Mary Earps, Chelsea attacker Lauren James, England defender Jess Carter, and broadcasters Alex Scott and Fern Whelan. Hosted by Lionesses legend Eni Aluko MBE and Liverpool great Jamie Carragher, the event also honours those organisations and brands shaping the future of women’s football through innovation, investment, and visibility.

With the 2025 awards taking place in three months’ time, nominations are now open, allowing fans to have a say in who makes the final shortlist. Metro is delighted to be official partner for the third year, as we have been since the inaugural awards in 2023. Key categories include Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Women’s Football Broadcaster of the Year, Journalist of the Year, Football Business of the Year, World Cup Player of the Year, and the Off the Pitch Award, among others.

Fans can submit their nominations online at www.womensfootballawards.com, with the final shortlist set to be revealed in March. Follow our coverage for more content, interviews and features as we build up to the awards and live coverage on May 1. Former England star Aluko and host of the 2023 and 2024 Women’s Football Awards, shared her excitement for this year’s event: ‘The Women’s Football Awards is the largest and most prestigious celebration of women’s football in Britain and Europe.

‘The game is growing at an extraordinary rate, and the 2025 ceremony will be the perfect moment to celebrate those who are making history. ‘What makes these awards so special is that the public has the power to decide who deserves recognition—so we’re encouraging everyone to nominate their heroes today!’. Arsenal and England forward Beth Mead, MBE, a passionate advocate for the event, added: ‘The Women’s Football Awards highlight the incredible achievements of women in football worldwide.

‘This event not only shines a spotlight on the players but also the brands, organisations, and people behind the scenes who are helping to elevate the game. ‘It’s an honour to be part of such a special celebration.’. Unsung Hero Award – sponsored by Southport FC. Winner: Jane Purdon. Inspirational Role Model. Winner: Steph Houghton. World Cup Hero – sponsored by Visa. Winner: Mary Earps MBE. Highly Commended: Aitana Bonmati.

Brand of the Year. Winner: Adidas. Highly Commended: Barclays. Best Breakthrough Business. Winner: ScottishPower. Highly Commended: Rept Sports. Marketing Campaign of the Year – sponsored by BioWaveGo. Winner: Venus – MoveYourSkin. Highly Commended: Panini. Women’s Football Broadcaster or Journalist of the Year – sponsored by RWinvest. Winner: Alex Scott MBE. Highly Commended: Kate Abdo. Best Social Media Campaign.

Winner: The FA – Lionesses. Highly Commended: Adidas – Play Until They Can’t Look Away. Football Player of the Year – sponsored by Snapdragon. Winner: Bunny Shaw. Highly Commended: Sam Kerr. James Goldman, Metro’s online sports editor, said: ‘This is the third year of Metro’s association with the Women’s Football Awards and only serves to underline our commitment to helping grow the women’s game as well as celebrating those figures who have played such a big part in the success the sport continues to enjoy.’.

Looking ahead to the 2025 ceremony, Metro print sports editor David Gurney said: ‘We have been proud to be partner of the Women’s Football Awards since its inception, and all of us at Metro are delighted once again to be involved with this brilliant event. ‘Metro has always been a great champion of women’s football in the newspaper and across our digital platforms, from coverage of the Women’s Super League to regular columns from Lionesses star Lucy Bronze, and we are looking forward to another huge year for the game.’.

Metro sports columnist Kate Mason said: ‘Recognising the people and organisations who support women’s football – and the players who make the game such a powerful force – is a massively important thing to do. ‘It’s great to see Metro backing the Women’s Football Awards again this year. It’s just one of the many reasons I love having my column in Metro because everyone I work with there knows how important women’s football is and has cared about it since well before there was any kudos for backing it. Bring on the awards!’.