The awards will recognise and reward the hard work that goes on around the country week in, week out, to provide the best possible experience for those participating in grassroots football.
The awards are split into eight categories with a national shortlist being created from the nominations for each category, chosen by a regional judging panel. The winners for each category will be chosen by a national judging panel and announced at The FA Community Shield at Wembley in August.
The FA Community Awards nominees in Derbyshire are:
• Outstanding Contribution:
Gary Hamson – West Hallam Juniors FC
Victor Venus – Field Lane FC
Maxine Harlow – Hilton Harriers FC
Tim Sadler – Chesterfield Town FC
Adam Collishaw – Riverside Juniors FC
• Charter Standard Community Club:
Belper Town FC
• Charter Standard Development Club:
Heanor Juniors FC
Hilton Harriers FC
• Charter Standard Club:
Woodlands FC
Netherseale St Peters Juniors (U14) FC
Chesterfield Town FC
• Charter Standard League:
Derby Mini Soccer League
• Volunteer of the Year:
Alan Hearn – Woodlands FC
Andrew Brooks – Hilton Harriers FC
• Young Volunteer of the Year:
Lucy Pegg – Woodlands FC
Thomas Harlow - Hilton Harriers FC
• Coach of the Year:
David Mayfield – Woodlands FC
Andrew Miles – Hilton Harriers FC
Kevin Harlow – Hilton Harriers FC
The Nomination process
Once all nominations have been collected by the County FA, they will be assessed and seven county winners announced. The seven county winners, plus a maximum of one nominated FA Charter Standard League per County FA will be submitted to a regional judging panel who will decide which of the nominees will be identified as regional winners. The eight regional winners will be submitted to the national judging panel where 8 national winners will be decided.
The Judging Panels
The county judging panels will be made up of representatives from the local County FA who will then submit a shortlist for each award to The FA and the regional panel.
The regional panels will be made up of FA Regional Managers, County FA representatives and other guests including McDonald’s representation where possible. The regional winner of each category will go before a national judging panel who will then select the overall eight national category winners. The national judging panel will be made up of both Senior FA and McDonald’s representatives.
To find out more about the awards contact the Football Development Team at Derbyshire County FA on 01332 361422.