The North Riding grassroots football community came together at Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium on the evening of Friday 11 October, as we presented accolades to the winners of the 2024 North Riding FA Grassroots Football Awards.

Presented following weeks of receiving nominations from the grassroots football workforce in North Yorkshire and Teesside, the local accolades provide the first stage of the award process, with winners automatically put forward for regional accolades, and, if successful at that stage, receive the national accolade which is presented at the Community Shield at the start of next season.

However, we’re also aware that our awards recognise a handful of the incredible leagues, clubs, volunteers and officials involved in grassroots football locally, with the awards evening an opportunity to celebrate everyone’s efforts across the football season.

North Riding FA continues to be incredibly grateful to everyone for their hard work and dedication to the game.

Please take a look below for a full list of winners presented with awards on the evening.

2024 Grassroots Football Awards Winners

50 Years’ Service
Keith Sykes (Marton Football Club)

Match Official of the Year
Paul Stalker

Grounds Team of the Year
Bedale Junior Football Club

Young Volunteer of the Year
Myles Smith (York Referee Association)

New Volunteer of the Year
Laura Li (Guisborough Town)

Coach of the Year (Female Pathway)
Nick Drew (Old Malton St. Mary’s)

Coach of the Year (Disability Pathway)
Paul Cussins (York City FC Foundation)

Coach of the Year (Male Pathway)
Craig Rainton (Seamer FC)

Keeping Football Positive Award
Victoria Cuthbertson (Brooklyn JFC)

Lioness Award
Joanne Hollings (York RI and Bishopthorpe White Rose)

League of the Year
Manjaros Langbaugh League

Club of the Year
Brooklyn JFC