The awards give the Northwest football family the opportunity to again recognise unsung heroes, like the hard-working and dedicated staff involved in community initiatives plus businesses and medical professionals associated with the game.
Even members of the media are given chance to make their own headlines for a change, with the much sought after Football Journalist of the Year.
Entries close on Friday 19th August and the finalists will be announced at the end of September.
Over the coming months, thousands of fans – from the elite of the game to grassroots fans will vote for a succession of major honours, including:
· Women’s Player of the Year
· Player of the Year – Premier League
· Player of the Year – Championship
· Player of the Year – League One
· Player of the Year – League Two
· Player of the Year – National League
· Rising Star
· Women’s Rising Star
All awards, including the coveted Lifetime Achievement accolade, will be announced and presented at the MBNA Northwest Football Awards at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford on Monday, 14th November.
The Awards pay tribute to and recognise those who have achieved footballing excellence both on and off the field in the 2015/2016 season.
The Awards team works closely with expert sector judges, the biggest names in the regions business community as well as the Northwest Clubs to deliver a high profile and memorable occasion which has become a must-attend for the Northwest footballing fraternity.
Laura Wolfe, managing director of Wolfe and the MBNA Northwest Football Awards said: “The awards continue to grow in profile and stature and alongside our high-profile partners we are delighted to announce that nominations for 2016 are open.
“We anticipate our strongest ever set of nominations, with all award categories set to be hotly contested after the Northwest once again proved to be the footballing hotbed of the UK.
“There is always great excitement about who scored the best goal and interest in the global superstars and high profile football clubs in our region.
“However these awards go beyond recognising just the obvious and actually we uncover some of the untold stories of those unsung heroes who haven’t yet had the recognition they deserve, be it fans or people working within the North West football industry and the communities that benefit as a result of their work.”
MBNA Head of Partner Management and Sponsorships Patricia Brassil Poole said: “MBNA has had a long-standing association with football and in a part of the country where football is so much part of the fabric, we understand the importance of honouring those hard-working coaches, players, staff and volunteers who have a real impact on our communities and our lives.
“Whether you follow Manchester United, Chester FC, Liverpool Ladies, whoever your team is, your passion is the same and the North West Football Awards is an opportunity to thank those who have made a difference, on or off the pitch, during last season.”
Last season, the MBNA Northwest Football Awards Premier League Player of the Season was Sergio Aguero, while his counterpart at Manchester City women’s team, Jill Scott, was named Women’s Player of the Year.
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