We invite you to join us at the Wiltshire FA and Charlton Baker Grassroots Football Excellence Awards 2024 to celebrate #WiltshireFootball

Thanks to our awards sponsor, Charlton Baker we are hosting a big celebration event on Friday 20 September at The Village Hotel in Swindon to recognise and thank clubs, leagues, players, volunteers and projects that are making a difference in grassroots football in Wiltshire!

Simon Russell, CEO at Wiltshire FA said, “We are looking forward to awarding the people in grassroots game who deserve recognition.

“We have been impressed with all the nominations, there are lots of inspiring stories about our volunteers, demonstrating their dedication to make the game happen week in, week out.

“It is important we recognise these contributions to grassroots football, thanking our clubs, leagues, volunteers, referees, players and grounds teams who go the extra mile, never give up and work tirelessly to keep the game going.

"There is so much to celebrate in Wiltshire football, and we’d love our community to join us on the evening.”

The Wiltshire FA Grassroots Awards is an important event in the Wiltshire FA calendar and an opportunity to recognise Wiltshire’s grassroots heroes, notably those people who have been nominated for their outstanding contribution to supporting grassroots football in Wiltshire.

The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 20 September at The Village Hotel in Swindon. Arrival at 6.15pm for a 7.00pm start. The evening will see 20 award presentations with some additional thank you’s, concluding at 10.00pm for a disco! You can also make a night of it with an exclusive room rate!

Tickets currently are £30 on an early bird rate (£35 from 1^st September), which includes a two-course dinner.

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Hosting this year’s awards is James Threlfall MBE. James is a British presenter hailing from just outside of Bath, working predominantly in radio for the BBC and as a host for football platform, 433. Alongside presenting, James is extremely passionate about mental health and young people, having been an ambassador for CALM since 2016, campaigning to build free-to-access public skateparks and supporting disadvantaged youths through the Prince’s Trust. As a result, in 2019 James was awarded an MBE by the Queen in her New Year’s Honours.

England Football has been recognising and celebrating the people who put their heart and soul into the grassroots game across England for many years. In 2020 Charlton Baker partnered with Wiltshire FA to further reward the remarkable contribution to football in Wiltshire.

Sally Ann Lewis, Accounting Associate at Charlton Baker said, “It’s that time of the year again. The time to recognise and celebrate the people who are making a difference. So much effort, dedication and commitment goes into making the game happen each week, we want to make sure it doesn’t go unnoticed!

“At Charlton Baker we are passionate about championing excellence, making a difference, teamwork and building real relationships, all of which are reflected in the grassroots football community.

“Our awards focus on the people who show determination and resilience in their game, the people who are using football to enhance the Wiltshire community and the people who are trying to raise the standard of football. We are looking forward to meeting them all.”

Among the winners last year, Kick Start FC were recognised for their inclusive environment, a club that unites people of any age, ethnicity and from any background. Taking home the Inclusive Football & Community Involvement Awards and the iPRO - Healthy Club Award the club had received some amazing nominations with testimonials and stories from players who have benefitted from their approach. Making a huge difference in the area of mental health, this club promotes positive mental health sessions, offering and opportunity to talk, get out in the fresh air and have fun playing football.

Also recognised was Salisbury Rovers FC as they collected the Positive Football Environment Award. The club consistently goes the extra mile to create a positive culture, ensuring football is accessible to everybody. Pioneering a globally recognised, child-led approach where young people co-create and lead sessions, Salisbury Rovers FC is committed to inclusion, respect and the welfare and rights of children.

Picking up the Hills Waste Solutions - Sustainable Club Award, Ramsbury FC were recognised for making strides to protect our environment. The club consider waste management and lighting but notably have recently commissioned a 33m bore hole to provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly irrigation system. The water, sourced from natural springs, will be used to water and maintain pitches using a water tractor from the borehole, negating using thousands of litres of water from mains taps.

Also awarded were inspirational coaches, referees, leagues, clubs and volunteers. Read more about the 2023 winners here.

Find out who the 2024 winners are! Get your ticket for this year’s event and join us to celebrate our Grassroots Heroes! 

Wiltshire FA, Charlton Baker & England Football Grassroots Awards 2024

Date: Friday 20 September 2024

Venue: The Village Hotel, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon SN5 7DW

Parking: Parking is available at the venue

Start time: 6.15 pm arrival for a 7pm start

Finish time: 10.00pm followed by disco!

Dress code: Smart casual (no tracksuit or trainers)

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You can also make a night of it!

If you would like to make a night of it, you can benefit from an exclusive Wiltshire FA rate of £92 including breakfast at The Village Hotel Swindon.

The promotional code to secure the rate is WCFA0

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