Who’s top of the league in LGBTQ football? Nominate now for the FvH Awards!
The annual FvH Awards are back for their eighth edition, and the nominations window is open until Friday 11th December, 2026; entries can be made in one or more of 12 categories; the FvH Awards gala night will be held in Cardiff on Friday 12th February, 2027…
The nominations window is now open for the 8th annual edition of the FvH Awards.
The Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in LGBTQ+ inclusion at all levels of football, all around the world, and continue to grow in prestige.
There are 12 categories, and you can nominate an individual, club, team, league, group or organisation for consideration by a panel of expert judges. Entries must be made by Friday 11th December, 2026 (11.59pm GMT).
The panel will then select a shortlist for each category, based upon the criteria and the quality of the nominations received.
The shortlists will be announced in early January 2027, and all those in contention will be invited to attend the gala ceremony to be held at The Majestic Hotel in Cardiff on the night of Friday 12th February, 2027 (ticket information to follow).
The FvH Awards gala is the only dedicated event of its kind for our community of LGBTQ+ people and allies in the world’s most popular sport.
Around 200 guests attended the 2026 ceremony at the London Welsh Centre. The event was made possible thanks to sponsorship from the Premier League, EFL, Sky Sports, Fare, Kick It Out, Pro Ref and the Football Supporters’ Association.
Winners on the night included Brentford FC, Sheffield United Community Foundation, Proud Forest – Nottingham Forest’s official LGBTQ fans group – and Irish club Bohemian FC.
Special Lifetime Achievement Awards were made to Joanie Evans and Aslie Pitter in honour of their trailblazing representation with Hackney WFC and Stonewall FC respectively, as well as their many achievements as activists and campaigners.
In the history of the FvH Awards, more than 200 entries have now been shortlisted, bringing vital visibility and appreciation to the hard work and dedication of LGBTQ+ people and allies in football.
Lou Englefield, director of Football v Homophobia, said: “Our Awards get bigger year and year, and the gala ceremony is one of the most anticipated occasions in the LGBTQ football calendar.
“On February 12th, we’ll be in Cardiff, the host city for EuroGames 2027 – the major multi-sport event for our community in Europe. It’s the perfect place to mark the many achievements in football and look forward to the football tournaments next summer.
“There’s a lot to think about since our last FvH Awards, from all the attention that surrounds a men’s World Cup through to the Gay Games in Valencia and the many inspirational moments in the grassroots game.
“Whether it’s fighting for our rights, winning a trophy or another accomplishment that stands out, our judging panel is looking forward to seeing it all reflected in the nominations.
“Please take a few moments to enter those who deserve to be recognised and tell us why. You can also self-nominate, and there are plenty of categories to choose from.”
To nominate, head to the FvH website’s Awards section and follow the instructions. The entry window closes on Friday 11th December (11.59pm GMT).
Read about last year’s event here and see the full Roll of Honour below.
Interested in supporting the FvH Awards? Enquire about great value sponsorship packages.
FvH Awards Roll of Honour
(Winner; Runner-up; 3rd place; Highly Commended)
Professional Game Award
2026: Brentford; Queens Park Rangers; Brighton and Hove Albion
2025: Leeds United; Leicester City; Coventry City
2024: Manchester United FC; Arsenal FC; Exeter City FC
2023: Sheffield United FC; Chelsea FC; Watford FC
2022: Leicester City FC; Tottenham Hotspur FC; Sheffield United FC
2021: Charlton Athletic FC; Liverpool FC; Sheffield United FC
2020: Tottenham Hotspur FC; Charlton Athletic FC; AFC Bournemouth
Semi-Pro (Non-League) Game Award
2026: Clapton Community FC; Dulwich Hamlet FC; York City FC
2025: Dulwich Hamlet; Lincoln United; Hampton & Richmond
2024: Chesterfield FC; Dulwich Hamlet FC; York City FC
2023: Concord Rangers FC; Dulwich Hamlet FC; Harrogate Railway Athletic FC
2022: Dulwich Hamlet FC; Sheppey United FC; Ashford Town (Middlesex) FC
2021: Wrexham AFC
2020: Met Police FC; Whitehawk FC; Frickley Athletic FC
Grassroots Game Award
2026: Leftfooters FC; Mersey Marauders; Lincoln United LGBTQ FC
2025: Saltire Thistle; TReNBI FC; Brighton Seagals
2024: Stargazy FC; Glasgow Saints; Brighton Seagals
2023: TRUK United FC; Camden Bells FC; Camp Hellcats
2022: Manchester Laces FC; Nottingham Lions FC; St John’s Deaf FC
2021: Charlton Invicta FC; Village Manchester FC; Deeside Dragons Girls FC
2020: Charlton Invicta FC; London Titans FC; New Milton Town Ladies FC
Supporters Group Award
2026: Proud Forest; Ibrox Pride; Rainbow Owls; Proud Sky Blues and QPR Rainbow Rangers
2025: Rainbow Blades; Ibrox Pride; QPR Rainbow Rangers
2024: Proud Baggies; GayGooners; Rainbow Blades
2023: Proud Lilywhites; Rainbow Blades; Proud Grecians
2022: Foxes Pride; Proud Lilywhites; Proud Baggies
2021: Proud Baggies; Rainbow Blades; Proud Lilywhites
2020: Proud Baggies; Proud Lilywhites; Marching Out Together
FvH Cymru Award
2026: Jaz Haines; Kinmel Bay FC; Billy Radbourne
2025: The Football Association of Wales; Jess Fishlock; Annalise Britton
2024: Cardiff Dragons FC; Conwy Borough FC; Brandon Gregory
2023: Brandon Gregory; The Rainbow Wall; Cardiff Dragons FC
2022: FC Bellevue; FC United of Wrexham
2021: Not awarded
2020: Conwy Borough FC; FC Bellevue
FvH Hero Award
2026: Natalie Washington; Chris Ledger; Becky Taylor-Gill; George Ellis and Richard Young
2025: James Laley; Chris Ledger; Emily Waldron
2024: Tracy Brown; James Laley; Eric Najib
2023: Charl Galloway; Hannah Thornley; Zack Leader
2022: Hayley Wood-Thompson; Carys Ingram; Adam Crafton
2021: Rob Harris; Sinead O’Rourke; Gary Ginnaw
2020: Chris Paouros; Alan Quick; Rob Harris
Women’s Game Award
2026: Bristol Football Casual League; Solent Sports Women; League of Our Own
2025: Manchester Laces; Brighton Seagals; Caz Simone
2024: Alternative Football League; Brighton Seagals; Jasmine Angove
2023: Brighton Seagals; Sheffield United Women; Helen Hardy
2022: Stonewall W&NB Team; Helen Hardy; Brighton Seagals
2021: Beth Fisher and Anita Asante; Goal Diggers FC; Jess Creighton
FvH Scotland Award
2026: Ibrox Pride; Stenhousemuir Rainbow Warriors; Slay FC
2025: Saltire Thistle; Camp Hellcats; Glasgow Community Football League
2024: Gender Goals; Ronnie Charters; Ibrox Pride
2023: Lloyd Wilson; Zander Murray; Andrew Henderson
International Award
2026: Bohemian FC (Ireland); Nicolas Pineda Salazar (Mexico); Club Sportiv Ocazional (Romania)
2025: African Pride Games (South Africa); LiGay Nacional de Futbol (Brazil); Noemi Arzate Miranda (Mexico)
2024: John Blankenstein Foundation (Netherlands); Paris Arc-en-Ciel (France); Union Omaha (USA)
2023: Sportif Lezbon (Turkey); BK Vestia (Denmark); League of Tolerance (Ukraine)
2022: Ligue de Football Professionnel (France); Sport for Tolerance (Cameroon); AJ Auxerre (France)
Football Media Award
2026: Sports Media LGBT+; Emma Smith; Zack Leader
2025: Jack Murley; Emma Smith (BBC Sport); Outsports
2024: Jacob Leeks (Mirror Sport); Ronnie Charters (STV Sport); Emma Smith (BBC Sport)
2023: Jacob Leeks (Mirror Sport); Jon Holmes (Sports Media LGBT+); Poletti (The Inner Sanctum)
Community Trust or Foundation Award
2026: Sheffield United Community Foundation; Chesterfield FC Community Trust; QPR in the Community Trust
2025: Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme; Sheffield United Community Foundation; Stockport County Community Trust
Outstanding Contribution Award (PFA / PFA Scotland)
2025: Aaron Ramsdale
2024: Zander Murray
2023: Jake Daniels
English County FA Award
2025: Lincolnshire FA; North Riding FA; Kent FA
2024: Lincolnshire FA; Norfolk County FA; Staffordshire FA
2023: Lincolnshire FA; Cheshire FA; London FA
2022: Sussex County FA; Cheshire FA; Herefordshire FA
2021: Manchester FA; Surrey County FA; Royal Air Force FA
FvH Lifetime Achievement Awards
2026: Joanie Evans and Aslie Pitter MBE
Special Tribute Award
2025: Kat Lindner
Further reading…
LGBTQ football legends honoured at FvH Awards 2026 alongside Brentford, Proud Forest, Leftfooters and more (February 2026)
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