{"id":5665,"date":"2026-05-08T03:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=5665"},"modified":"2026-05-08T03:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:16:04","slug":"bunny-shaw-and-maya-le-tissier-lead-winners-at-2026-womens-football-awards-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=5665","title":{"rendered":"Bunny Shaw and Maya Le Tissier lead winners at 2026 Women&#8217;s Football Awards | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comp-1778155667.png?w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28273305\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Bunny Shaw (right) and Maya Le Tissier (left) claimed the top prizes (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw and Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier led the winners at the 2026 Women\u2019s Football Awards.<\/p>\n<p>Shaw has scored a remarkable 19 goals in 21 WSL games this season and played a pivotal role in helping City claim their first league title in 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>The Jamaican international is now a two-time winner of the award, having won it back in 2024, while City were also awarded Club of the Year after their WSL triumph.<\/p>\n<p>Le Tissier, meanwhile, has enjoyed another standout campaign at the heart of United\u2019s defence as she continues to develop into a vital player for both club and country.<\/p>\n<p>Returning for its fourth consecutive year\u00a0with Metro as its media partner, the awards night once again brought together leading players, pioneers, and organisations to celebrate\u00a0the sport\u2019s continued growth and influence across the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The Women\u2019s Football Awards is an incredible event,\u2019 host Gabby Logan said. \u2018The stories we celebrated reflect a game that is evolving at an incredible pace. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018From world-class performances to the work happening behind the scenes, every winner represents progress, ambition, and belief in what women\u2019s football can become.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2244970258.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28273905\" alt=\"England v Australia - Women's International Friendly\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Arsenal star Michelle Agyemang was honoured with the Metro\u2019s Rising Star Award (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher, returning as co-host for the fourth successive year, said: \u2018This was another brilliant night that showed just how far the women\u2019s game has come. The quality across every category was outstanding, and it\u2019s clear the growth of the sport isn\u2019t slowing down any time soon.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Off the pitch, the awards spotlighted the individuals and organisations driving the game forward. Bethany England was named Inspirational Role Model, while <em>Match Of The Day <\/em>presenter Kelly Cates was recognised as Media Figure of the Year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2196620925.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28273950\" alt=\"West Ham United v Liverpool - The Adobe Women's FA Cup Fourth Round\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard, who passed away last year, was honoured on the night (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Leading brands and institutions were recognised for their role in supporting the game\u2019s growth. <\/p>\n<p>Adobe was awarded Brand of the Year, while Adidas received the Global Impact Award. Chelsea Football Club claimed Best Marketing Campaign, the Premier League was honoured for Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility, and Liverpool Football Club received the Equality, Diversity &#038; Inclusion Award.<\/p>\n<p>The night also sought to reflect and honour on those figures who have played a trailblazing role in the sport\u2019s past. <\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tFull list of Women&#8217;s Football Awards 2026 winners\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p><strong>Player of the Year: <\/strong>Bunny Shaw (Manchester City)<br \/><strong>Young Player of the Year:<\/strong> Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United)<br \/><strong>Rising Star: <\/strong>Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal)<br \/><strong>Special Tribute:<\/strong> Matt Beard (posthumous)<br \/><strong>Special Recognition: <\/strong>Charlotte O\u2019Neill<br \/><strong>Special Recognition:<\/strong> Maria Karlsson de Cecco<br \/><strong>Special Recognition: <\/strong>Orreco<br \/><strong>Special Recognition:<\/strong> Manchester Corinthians<br \/><strong>Media Figure of the Year:<\/strong> Kelly Cates<br \/><strong>Inspirational Role Model: <\/strong>Bethany England<br \/><strong>Brand of the Year:<\/strong> Adobe<br \/><strong>Legal Team of the Year:<\/strong> RPC<br \/><strong>Global Impact Award: <\/strong>Adidas<br \/><strong>Best Marketing Campaign:<\/strong> Chelsea Football Club<br \/><strong>Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility:<\/strong> Premier League<br \/><strong>Equality, Diversity &#038; Inclusion Award:<\/strong> Liverpool Football Club<br \/><strong>Community Impact Award: <\/strong>Goals4Girls<br \/><strong>Football Business of the Year:<\/strong> Foudys<br \/><strong>Football Agency of the Year:<\/strong> Tongue Tied Management<br \/><strong>Best Grassroots Initiative: <\/strong>Cash4Clubs<br \/><strong>Football Business Trailblazer<\/strong>: Kay Cossington MBE<br \/><strong>Best Breakthrough Business: <\/strong>AFTA Studios<br \/><strong>Best Social Media:<\/strong> The Football Association \u2013 Lionesses<br \/><strong>Women\u2019s Football Champion: <\/strong>Debbie Hewitt MBE<br \/><strong>Best Fan Engagement: <\/strong>London City Lionesses<br \/><strong>Club of the Year:<\/strong> Manchester City<br \/><strong>Game Changer: <\/strong>Nikita Parris<br \/><strong>Off The Pitch Award:<\/strong> Rachel Pavlou<br \/><strong>Unsung Hero: <\/strong>Eartha Pond<br \/><strong>Lifetime Achievement:<\/strong> Mo Marley<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Former England international Nikita Parris received the Game Changer award, while Debbie Hewitt MBE was named Women\u2019s Football Champion, and Mo Marley was presented with the Lifetime Achievement award. <\/p>\n<p>And one of the evening\u2019s most poignant moments came with a Special Tribute to Matt Beard, recognising his enduring impact on the women\u2019s game. Special Recognition awards were also presented to Charlotte O\u2019Neill, Maria Karlsson de Cecco, Orreco, and Manchester Corinthians. <\/p>\n<p>Charlotte Anthony, Head of Brand Experience at SHEIN UK, said:\u00a0\u2018This is our fourth year as headline partner of the Women\u2019s Football Awards, and it\u2019s something we\u2019re incredibly proud of. It was another amazing celebration, from grassroots greatness right through to the sport\u2019s highest level.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019re deeply committed to creating more opportunities for women and girls \u2013 not just in football, but in every space where talent and ambition deserve to be seen and supported. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018This partnership also follows the support we\u2019ve given to grassroots girls\u2019 clubs around the country with investment in resources to help local clubs thrive. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018The stories we hear at the Women\u2019s Football Awards, of resilience, progress and excellence, are exactly why that commitment matters. It is such an uplifting evening that we\u2019re honoured to be part of.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on <meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><br \/>\n<strong>Facebook, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Metro_Sport\">Twitter<\/a> and\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Casemiro admits Manchester United have a \u2018big problem\u2019 ahead of summer transfer window<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Jaap Stam offers to help Man Utd sign \u2018world-class\u2019 Barcelona star<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Benjamin Sesko injury update as expert eases concerns over Man Utd star<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\">\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bunny Shaw (right) and Maya Le Tissier (left) claimed the top prizes (Picture: Getty) Manchester&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5666,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chelsea"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5665"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5665\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5665"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}