Stars of women’s football will come together later this month for a major celebration of the game.
England’s World Cup heroines will team up with top grassroots players when they gather for the Women’s Football Awards.
Lionesses Mary Earps, Lauren James, Millie Bright and Jess Parker are among those who have been shortlisted for prizes.
Sky Sports presenter and ex-Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher and former Lioness Eni Aluko will host the flagship event in London on May 30.
Global online fashion, beauty and lifestyle retailer Shein has been announced as the headline partner, after supporting the inaugural ceremony last year.
The firm’s European boss Cui He said: “The renewed partnership with the Women’s Football Awards underlines our commitment to celebrating the achievements of women and girls in the UK and beyond.
“This ceremony will be a true celebration of inspiring people and organisations and highlights the amazing contributions of those in the fastest-growing sport in the world. The Women’s Football Awards is a truly unique event and we are incredibly excited to have continued our partnership for 2024.”
The Women’s Football Awards brings together the biggest personalities from the women’s game for a major celebration of the sport and all of those contributing to its success. The ceremony recognises grassroots greatness as well as national and international superstars.
Award categories include Player of the Year, International Football Player of the Year, Club of the Year, Grassroots Initiative of the Year and Lifetime Achievement, as well as a series of accolades for people and brands working behind the scenes to expand the reach of the women’s game.
Eni Aluko, who made 012 appearances for Engaldn and is now a leading women’s football broadcaster, said: “It is fantastic to have Shein returning as the headline partner for the 2024 Women’s Football Awards and further demonstrating their support for the remarkable successes of women and girls in football.
“The support of Shein helps make the Women’s Football Awards a phenomenal event and we’re delighted to have them back.”
The only retailer will be dressing football stars and grassroots female footballers for the event, including hostess Eni.
Shein is also partnering with Women in Football to provide support for grassroots women’s football teams in the UK as part of the partnership.
Guests at the 2023 ceremony included Lionesses Kiera Walsh, Alessa Russo, Missy Bo Kearns and Lauren James. Premier League stars Harry Kane and Declan Rice were also involved in the celebrations.