London FA has been successfully shortlisted for the Employee Wellbeing & Engagement at the  County FA Recognition Awards 2024 for its Health & Wellbeing Group.

The Awards, which will be announced at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Thursday 7 November 2024, recognise and endorse the best projects, products and services delivered by County FAs over the past season while sharing best practice and learnings from around the country.

Harry Woodley, Football Safeguarding & Welfare Manager, London FA said: “As an organisation, we are deeply honoured to be recognised and nominated for this award celebrating employee wellbeing & engagement. The nomination is a testament to the company-wide ethos, dedication and passion of every member of our team to create a happy and health workplace.

“At London FA, we believe that the wellbeing and engagement of our employees are crucial to our success and ability to serve the football community effectively. When our team is supported and motivated, it translates into better service and support for the thousands of volunteers, players and communities involved in grassroots football across London. We hope to inspire similar organisations to review their wellbeing & engagement offerings and foster a culture of people-led, wellbeing-focused workplaces as a societal norm.

“We remain committed to enhancing our employee experience, knowing that by doing so, we are contributing to the continued growth and vibrancy of grassroots football in our communities.”

The FA’s Head of Operations for Grassroots Football, Tim Foster added: “I’d like to congratulate London FA in making the final shortlist for the Employee Wellbeing & Engagement award. We’ve had some outstanding submissions this year, once again highlighting the crucial role County FAs play in their local communities, ensuring accessible opportunities across all football formats and creating a fun and safe environment for all.

“We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our County FAs at Wembley Stadium in November and thanking everyone involved for their efforts across the season.”

Over 225 nominations have been entered from the 50 County FAs operating across England, highlighting exceptional delivery and showcasing how they are innovating to improve grassroots football and increase participation across all levels of the game. 

The twelve categories which will be recognised at the awards are: 

• Brand Engagement
• Coach Development
• Employee Wellbeing & Engagement
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• Facility Development
• Football Development
• Partnership
• Positive Football Environment
• Referee Development
• Special recognition
• Women & Girls
• Youth Engagement