Nominations open for GP District Women in Sports Awards
Following the successful 2020/2021 edition of the district and Gauteng Women in Sports Awards earlier this year, Futballing Girls is excited to open calls for nominations for the 2021/2022 edition.
The awards are aimed at commemorating and empowering women in the local sporting fraternity with the province of Gauteng.
The awards are organized by the non-profit, Futballing Girls, who have since 2015 are at the forefront of grassroots girl’s football.
Over the years, however, it quickly transformed into an organization dedicated to addressing different aspects and areas affecting the growth and development of female sports and female athletes.
This year’s edition was launched virtually (due to strict lockdown regulations in place at the time) on Friday, July 23.
Established in 2018, the awards were first celebrated in Ekurhuleni and has since expanded to various districts within the Gauteng region, namely City of Johannesburg, West Rand District, City of Tshwane, and Sedibeng District.
The awards inspired a vast amount of women to strive not only for recognition but for upliftment from grassroots level to elite professionals in sports.
Futballing Girls Founder, Moonira Ramathula said the awards are meant to play a critical role in sport at a district and local level, acknowledging the impact of women on and off the field.
“As much as its been a difficult year for sport with most sporting activities either not taking place or very little taking place we felt that we needed to continue with the recognition and creation of platforms of women in sport,” she said.
The 2021/2022 Women in Sports Awards Categories are as follows:
- Volunteer of the year
- Sportswoman of the year with disability
- Sportswoman of the year
- School Sports Athlete of the year
- School Sports Athlete of the year with a disability
- Sports Administrator of the year
- Sports Achiever of the year
- Coach of the year
- Sponsor of the year
- Technical Official of the year
- School Team of the year
- Team of the year
- Sports Club of the year
- Community Sports Journalist of the year
- Community Sports Radio Presenter of the year
- Community Sports Project of the year
- Federation of the year
Awards dates for each district
The District Women in Sports Awards Dates are as follows:
Westrand – 10 September 2021
Ekurhuleni- 24 September 2021
Johannesburg – 08 October 2021
Tshwane – 22 October 2021
Sedibeng – 05 November 2021
The main event, the Gauteng Women in Sports Awards is scheduled to take place between February 18-25 next year in a prestigious gala event.
Sponsors for this edition include Simonsig Wines, Essence Brands and Protea Wanderers amongst others.
How to nominate
The link to nominate your preferred category and district, click here
Enquiries can be forwarded via Whatsapp to 065 690 5407 or email info@futballinggirls.co.za.
