Manchester FA Long Service Awards 2024 

Manchester FA are committed to recognising the volunteers who have contributed to the grassroots game in Manchester over a sustained period of 10 years or longer. Please nominate the worthy volunteers from your clubs and leagues now. 

Who can be nominated? 

Any member of the grassroots community who has volunteered and served grassroots football in Manchester for ten years or more. Individuals will be recognised for achievement of the following lengths of service; 

10, 15, 25 or 50 years 

When will the presentations be made? 

All Manchester FA Long Service Award nominees will be recognised at our Annual Grassroots Awards in November 2024 at The Sheridan Suite, 371 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8RR. 

The deadline for MFA Long Service Award nominations is 5pm on Friday 25th October. 

*PLEASE ENSURE THE NOMINEE IS ASSOCIATED WITH A MANCHESTER FA AFFILIATED CLUB OR LEAGUE*

Bernard Halford Award Club Secretary of the Year Award 2024 

For our 2023/24 Grassroots Awards, we welcome the return of The Bernard Halford Club Secretary of the Year Award.

The award is named in honour of Bernard Halford, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 77. Bernard, who was affectionately known as ‘Mr Manchester City’, was renowned as a fan of the game at all levels; his passion for development within grassroots football matched by his love of the professional game.

Bernard served as Manchester FA’s Representative to the Football Association between 2005 and 2016, and received an Honorary Life Membership from Manchester FA in 2016. Bernard was also recognised by The FA for his 50 years of service to the game in 2010. 

We are seeking nominations from member clubs for the winner of The Bernard Halford Club Secretary of the Year Award. Nominees should be able to illustrate how they have driven positive change within their club and supported volunteers in an effective way. 

There are many club secretaries across Greater Manchester who exhibit those qualities, and we are looking forward to reading your nominations in the coming weeks. 

The winner of the Award will be recognised at our Annual Grassroots Awards in November 2024 at The Sheridan Suite, 371 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8RR.

The deadline for entries will be Friday 25th October.

The Frank Hannah Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 

The former President of the Manchester County FA sadly passed away in 2014, at the age of 90. Frank's commitment to grassroots football was immeasurable, and deservedly received an MBE for his services to sport in 2010. Frank was also strongly involved with The FA International Committee and FA Referee Committee. 

We are seeking nominations from member clubs for the winner of The Frank Hannah Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominees should be able to illustrate how they have driven positive change within their club, and supported volunteers in an effective way and contributed to grassroots football over their lifetime. 

The winner of the Award will be recognised at our Annual Grassroots Awards in November 2024 at The Sheridan Suite, 371 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8RR.

The deadline for entries will be Friday 25th October. 

Nominate here!