Ladbrokes Northwest Football Awards Returns For 2021

The Ladbrokes Northwest Football Awards (NWFA) 2021 will take place on Monday, 22nd November 2021 at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, hosted by broadcaster Dan Walker, and will celebrate the Northwest region’s footballing elite, paying tribute to those from both on and off the pitch, who have excelled in the 2020/21 season.

The NWFA 2021 will see awards presented to those who have achieved footballing excellence, from grassroots level through to the elite level of the beautiful game, in what was a season unlike any other for fans, players and clubs alike.

Laura Wolfe, of the Ladbrokes Northwest Football Awards, said: “We are over the moon to be able to set the wheels in motion for a live event in 2021. 

“Whilst the fans have not been able to be in stadia live this past season, it has been no less exciting and certainly as controversial, and we look forward to sharing some of the wonderful stories from around our clubs and celebrating the personalities from across the Northwest region.”

Simon Clare of Ladbrokes, added: “Ladbrokes is delighted to be back on board as title sponsor of the 2021 Northwest Football Awards.  We are in awe of the incredible work that has been carried out by all the clubs, their staff, and the players over the past season in such difficult circumstances, both on and off the pitch, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements and successes with the Northwest football family in November.”   

The NWFA will be supporting the Darby Rimmer Foundation and The Offside Trust at this year’s Awards.

Stephen Darby, co-founder of the Darby Rimmer Foundation and married to Manchester City Women and England captain, Steph Houghton, said: “Chris and I are honoured that the Ladbrokes Northwest Football Awards has chosen the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation as its charity partner for this year’s event once again.

“We look forward to raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease in order to assist and support others with the disease and in our quest to find a cure.”

Steve Walters, director of the Offside Trust, added:  “We are delighted that our partnership with the Northwest Football Awards continues in what has been a momentous year for the Offside Trust.

After supporting survivors of child sexual abuse in sport since 2016, the last few months have seen the publication of the FA’s Sheldon Report and renewed public awareness culminating in the BBC’s Football’s Darkest Secrets documentary.

“One of the most poignant stories featured, the late Billy Seymour, who’s struggle for justice and support for other survivors has inspired our work. To have an award named in Billy’s honour is a fitting tribute to the lasting impact of a man who epitomised the strength, leadership and selfless service to others that deserves to be celebrated in football and throughout society.”

Enter now at www.northwestfootballawards.com