{"id":315849,"date":"2026-04-09T11:50:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=315849"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:20:33","slug":"six-things-to-expect-on-the-2026-shein-womens-football-awards-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/six-things-to-expect-on-the-2026-shein-womens-football-awards-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Six things to expect on the 2026 SHEIN Women\u2019s Football Awards | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Gabby Logan will help hosts the ceremony alongside Jamie Carragher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The countdown is officially on for the 2026 SHEIN Women\u2019s Football Awards \u2013 and this 12 months\u2019s edition is shaping as much as be the most important yet.<\/p>\n

Happening on Thursday, 7 May, the flagship event in the ladies\u2019s football calendar will once more have fun the sport\u2019s brightest stars, trailblazers and game-changers \u2013 each on and off the pitch \u2013 with loads of glamour and headline-making moments along the way in which.<\/p>\n

As an official media partner, Metro will probably be front and centre for an evening that continues to grow in stature and influence.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the ceremony, listed here are six things to expect from the 2026 SHEIN Women\u2019s Football Awards:<\/p>\n

Star power on hosting duties<\/h2>\n

Expect one other top-tier presenting line-up to guide the night with authority and personality. Familiar faces equivalent to Gabby Logan, Jamie Carragher and Lianne Sanderson are returning, bringing their signature mixture of insight and charisma.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also strong anticipation around who might join them on stage this 12 months \u2013 with organisers promising a really special guest presenter.<\/p>\n

A red carpet filled with A-listers<\/h2>\n
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David Beckham could make an appearance on the Women\u2019s Football Awards (Credits: REUTERS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From football icons to entertainment royalty, the guest list is predicted to be stacked. Previous years have seen stars like Melanie C, Myleene Klass, Fleur East, Claire Richards and Alex Scott in attendance \u2013 and 2026 ought to be no different.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s already buzz around a possible appearance from David Beckham, whose presence would add serious star power to the evening. The football icon recorded the launch video for this 12 months\u2019s ceremony and speculation is growing that he could attend to indicate his continued support for the ladies\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

Player of the 12 months: too near call<\/h2>\n
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Hannah Hampton is within the running to win Player of the 12 months (Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The standout individual honour is once more expected to be fiercely contested. With the ladies\u2019s game reaching recent heights across Europe, fans can have a tricky decision on their hands when voting opens.<\/p>\n

The shortlist contains a mixture of established superstars and breakthrough performers, reflecting one other incredible 12 months of competition and growth.<\/p>\n

Strong support from the lads\u2019s game<\/h2>\n

Allyship stays a key theme of the awards, and 2026 should see one other strong turnout from leading figures in men\u2019s football.<\/p>\n

Big names equivalent to Harry Kane, Tyrone Mings, Conor Coady, Steven Gerrard and Declan Rice have shown support in previous years \u2013 and with increased visibility across the women\u2019s game, much more high-profile attendees are expected this time around.<\/p>\n

Honouring the pioneers<\/h2>\n

A defining moment of the night will once more be the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating those that paved the way in which for today\u2019s stars.<\/p>\n

Following within the footsteps of legends like Carol Thomas, this 12 months\u2019s recipient is about to be one other transformative figure whose impact on the sport has been profound. As all the time, the reveal is being kept tightly under wraps.<\/p>\n

The return of the enduring SHEIN goody bags<\/h2>\n

No awards night can be complete and not using a touch of luxury = and the famous SHEIN goody bags are back.<\/p>\n

Full of exclusive treats, fashion pieces and premium gifts, they\u2019ve grow to be probably the most talked-about features of the evening, with 2026\u2019s edition expected to lift the bar yet again.<\/p>\n

The Women\u2019s Football Awards is supported by Shein, ScottishPower, DSV, Destinology, Mophe, Buzz 16, The Premier League, Skilled Footballers\u2019 Association, Morrisons, Linklaters and MJ Quinn.<\/p>\n

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Player of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

Lauren Hemp (Manchester City)
Bunny Shaw (Manchester City)
Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City)
Jess Park (Manchester United)
Ella Toone (Manchester United)
Kiko Seike (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)
Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa)
Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)
Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City)<\/p>\n

Young Player of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

T\u014dko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur)
Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City)
Michelle Agyemang (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses)
Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea)
Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United)
Grace Clinton (Manchester City)
Aoba Fujino (Manchester City)
Nelly Las (Leicester City)
Ruby Mace (Everton)
Lenna Gunning-Williams (Tottenham Hotspur)<\/p>\n

International Player of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

Klara B\u00fchl (Bayern Munich)
Caroline Weir (Real Madrid)
Al\u00e8xia Putellas (Barcelona)
Rom\u00e9e Leuchter (Paris Saint-Germain)
Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich)
Ewa Pajor (Barcelona)
Claudia Pina (Barcelona)
Melchie Dumornay (Lyon)
Tessa Wullaert (Inter Milan)
Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid)
Victoria L\u00f3pez (Barcelona)<\/p>\n

Club of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

Manchester City
Wrexham
London City Lionesses
Manchester United
Chelsea
Glasgow City
Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal
Charlton Athletic
Hearts
Brighton & Hove Albion<\/p>\n

Media Figure of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

Kelly Cates
Karen Carney MBE
Lianne Sanderson
Laura Woods
Reshmin Chowdhury
Alex Scott MBE
Mina Ibrahim
Suzanne Wrack
Katie Whyatt
Faye Carruthers
Mollie and Rosie Kmita<\/p>\n

Best Marketing Campaign<\/h3>\n

Sports Direct & Fresh Base Productions \u2013 Legacy Starts Here
AXA \u2013 Keep On Kicking
Lidl \u2013 Never Stop Growing
Adidas & Intersport \u2013 Make Football Their Game
Chelsea & Here We Flo \u2013 We Don\u2019t Bleed Blue. We Bleed. Period.
PepsiMAX & Hope&Glory \u2013 Thirsty for More
Unilever \u2013 Hellmann\u2019s Russo Burger
The FA & Disrupt \u2013 Made For This Game
WSL Football & Anomaly \u2013 Watch This
Nike & Wieden+Kennedy London \u2013 IIOME
Heineken \u2013 Cheers to the Superstitious Fans<\/p>\n

Best Grassroots Initiative<\/h3>\n

Liverpool FA \u2013 She Inspires
GoCardless \u2013 Grassroots Football Partnership
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation \u2013 Girls & Women Programme
Flutter UK & Ireland \u2013 Cash4Clubs
McDonald\u2019s \u2013 Fun Football
Steven Gerrard Academy \u2013 Girls Football Programme
Electric Ireland \u2013 Game Changers NI
Starling Bank \u2013 Kick On With Starling
Octopus Energy \u2013 Kits For Kids
Manchester City \u2013 City within the Community
SP Energy Networks \u2013 Wrexham Partnership<\/p>\n

Brand of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

Lucozade Sport
Adidas
EA Sports
British Gas
Skoda UK
Rexona
Barclays
Adobe
Three UK
VISA
Nike<\/p>\n

Best Social Media<\/h3>\n

Juventus
The FA \u2013 Lionesses
Chelsea
Newcastle United
Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur
Bristol City
Manchester United
Rangers
Manchester City
Adobe \u2013 Women\u2019s FA Cup<\/p>\n

Global Impact Award<\/h3>\n

PlayStation
VisitMalta
VISA
Adidas
Iberdrola
PepsiCo
Booking.com
Amazon
Google Pixel
Kynisca
Nike<\/p>\n

Best Fan Engagement<\/h3>\n

Disney+
EA Sports
Chelsea
London City Lionesses
Birmingham City
Panini
Glasgow City
Havas Play
Charlton Athletic
TikTok
YouTube<\/p>\n

Legal Team of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

Linklaters
RPC
Thackray Williams
Evelyn Partners
Lawrence Stephens Limited
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Tottenham Hotspur Legal Team
Capital Law
Mills & Reeve
Paul Robinson Solicitors
Bird & Bird<\/p>\n

Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award<\/h3>\n

Admiral
Lidl
Adobe
Unilever
Domestic & General
Xero
Apple
RSK
Bute Energy
The Premier League
Deloitte<\/p>\n

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award<\/h3>\n

Arsenal
EE
Pixel FC Academy
The FA
West Ham United
Mastercard
Utilita
Brighton & Hove Albion
VISA
Three UK
Liverpool<\/p>\n

Community Impact Award<\/h3>\n

Sunderland
Carpenters Group
Bristol City
Crane Worldwide Logistics
Her Game Too
Xero
London City Lionesses
Domis
Brighton & Hove Albion
E.ON
Goals4Girls<\/p>\n

Football Business of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

ORRECO
Mercury13
We Are Athlete
CAA SPORTS
Gravity Media
LiveScore Group
Foudys
EA Sports
Kynsica
Sportfive
Twenty3<\/p>\n

Football Agency of the 12 months<\/h3>\n

Wasserman
CAA SPORTS
CMG SPORTS
Gen Z Football
Ignite Talent
Tongue Tied Management
PLG
A&V Sports Group
Gestifute
Livida Sport
Quantum Sport<\/p>\n

Football Business Trailblazer<\/h3>\n

Kay Cossington
Aki Mandhar
Maggie Murphy
Sarah Batters
Zoe Johnson
Jemma White
Sola Kasali
Charlotte O\u2019Neill
Laura Downey
Laura Montgomery
Liz Ellen<\/p>\n

Best Breakthrough Business<\/h3>\n

E.l.f Beauty
Modibodi
Mercedes-Benz UK
Airbnb
British Gas
Guinness
AFTA Studios
PLG
Revolut
Skechers
Crocs EU<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Football Champion<\/h3>\n

Rose Read
Nadine Kessler
Nikki Doucet
Jemma White
Michele Kang
Ebru K\u00f6ksal
Debbie Hewitt MBE
Joelle Murray
Rachel Pavlou
Simone Pound MBE
Vic Akers OBE<\/p>\n

Game Changer Award<\/h3>\n

Rachel Yankey OBE
Gillian Coultard MBE
Eartha Pond
Shelley Kerr MBE
Kelly Smith MBE
Nikita Parris
Ellen White MBE
Gilly Flaherty
Fran Kirby
Ini Umotong
Jess Fishlock MBE<\/p>\n

Off The Pitch Award<\/h3>\n

Stephen Lansdown CBE
Michael Williamson
Matt Johnson
Bethan Woolley
Tammy Parlour MBE
Lungi Macebo
Rachel Pavlou
Liz Ellen
Lola Ogunbote
Helen Hardy
Jo Osborne<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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