ENI ALUKO and JAMIE CARRAGHER have urged the public to vote for their heroes as the prestigious Women’s Football Awards returns in 2024.
The former England duo hosted the inaugural awards ceremony last year – which saw Alessia Russo scoop player of the year.
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Her then club, Manchester United, won club of the year.
Barcelona’s Keira Walsh and Chelsea and England star Lauren James also took home major accolades.
Co-host Aluko said: “This is Britain and Europe’s biggest award event for women’s football and is returning at a very exciting moment for the game.
“The Women’s Football Awards World Cup follows a fantastic World Cup tournament, a thrilling start to the women’s football season and while the phenomenal growth of our game continues.
“This is the only awards event for women’s football where the public decides the shortlist and so we’re encouraging as many people to take part and nominate now.
“The Women’s Football Awards is an inspirational event and will recognise those on and off the pitch who are raising the bar for women’s football.”
Meanwhile CBS host Carragher, who will also present the ceremony said: “The Women’s Football Awards is special because it not only celebrates the success on the pitch but shines a light on the people and organisations working behind-the scenes- to push the growth of the game forward.
“I am excited to be involved again and encourage the public to nominate now.”
Lauren James and Missy Bo Kearns pose with their awards for ‘young football players of the year’
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The awards ceremony celebrates the superstars of women’s football all the way down to the heroes of the grassroots game who empower women in football.
There were two lifetime achievement awards given out with former England captain Carol Thomas was awarded a special recognition award for her efforts advancing the game after the FA ban on women’s football was lifted in 1971 after 50 years.
And broadcaster and former Lioness Karen Carney was also recognised with a lifetime achievement award.
Brands who have invested in growing women’s football such as Three Mobile, VISA and Arnold Clark were also recognised.
Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open to the public and there are several categories, including: Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Women’s Football Broadcaster and Journalist of the Year, Football Business of the Year, World Cup Player of the Year and the Off The Pitch award.
Women’s football fans can nominate their heroes of the game between now and February, when the final shortlist will be unveiled ahead of the star-studded awards gala on May 30th following the culmination of the Women’s Super League campaign.
ReutersAlessia Russo was recognised for her form at her previous club Manchester United[/caption]