The Northern Ireland Football League is calling on fans to voice their opinions in the new-look NIFL Football Awards. These esteemed new awards are a contemporary approach to honouring the best of professional football in Northern Ireland, both on and off the pitch – recognising not only top individual performances but also the outstanding contributions NIFL clubs make to their communities and the football industry.
This unmissable black-tie event, filled with awards and entertainment, will be hosted by MUTV presenter Helen Evans and Cool FM's Curtis McCosh, on the evening of Saturday 12 April 2025 at the magnificent Titanic building in Belfast.
Gerard Lawlor, NIFL Chief Executive, expressed his delight saying: “We’re excited to bringing these awards to the Titanic - there is so much talent within our leagues, and so much to celebrate – so this new look event is the perfect opportunity to honour our clubs and our people, and the buzz is already building towards the big night!
“The NIFL Football Awards are not just about what happens on the pitch, it’s about bringing together and showcasing all that is great about our football family also off the pitch and honouring the many volunteers who make clubs run of a weekly basis – and I can’t wait for everyone to join us for this milestone event in April.”
Alongside traditional titles like Player of the Year and Manager of the Year, the NIFL Football Awards will introduce new categories, including Club community initiative of the year, Female contribution to professional football and the Heart of the Club award.
Also, for the first time, the NI Football League will be inviting fans to voice their opinions to decide the best of the best for the 2024/2025 season. Public nominations for selected awards will be opening in the upcoming weeks.
Now is your chance to get involved in the biggest awards celebration of football in Northern Ireland, with commercial opportunities available – there is no better time to get involved with the NI Football League and take your brand to new levels. Contact Regan McFarland ([email protected]) to learn more.
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