A host of awards were presented to clubs, schools, referees and individuals from The Black Country, Birmingham and Greater Warwickshire, including Football Workforce, Fair Play and Charter Standard County winners.
This year’s event was hosted by BBC WM’s Jenny Wilkes at the Great Barr Hotel and attended by representatives from The Football Association, alongside volunteers from around the region.
Presentations were made to the top Charter Standard Schools within the BCFA. George Salter High (West Bromwich), Myton School (Warwick) and Kenilworth School also beating stiff competition from 4 other County FA’s to take the Regional Award in their categories.
On top of this success, Myton School has achieved an amazing double, taking the national Charter Standard Secondary Development School Award for the second year running.
Richard Seedhouse from Coventry-based Coundon Court FC also scooped the Regional Charter Standard Administrator Award to go alongside his County Award in the same category.
The FA is working with County FAs to highlight the role of Groundsmen and women who work hard in all weathers to look after our football pitches. Calvin Green was presented with the FA/BCFA Groundsman of the Year Award for Step 7 Clubs and below, recognising his efforts in maintaining the grounds at Cadbury Athletic’s ground.
“It would be wonderful if we could thank everyone who contributes time and effort to the grassroots game,” said County Secretary, Dave Shelton.
“Each winner who received an award last night is representative of many hundreds of people throughout our region.
"Many congratulations to those who were highlighted as award winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who plays their part.”
BIRMINGHAM COUNTY FA CHARTER STANDARD AWARDS
The FA’s kite-marking Charter Standard initiative sets standards in the provision and delivery of grassroots football at clubs and schools, ensuring that those involved – players, coaches, teachers, parents and administrators – enjoy their involvement in a safe, positive environment.
SCHOOLS AWARDS WINNERS
Special School: Round Oak School, Leamington
Primary School: Lapal Primary School
Primary Development School: Timberley Primary School
Secondary School: George Salter High School*
Secondary Development School: Myton School, Warwick*
Sports College: Kenilworth School & Sports College*
*George Salter and Kenilworth Schools both scooped the FA West Midlands Regional Award in their respective categories. Myton School completed a fantastic double-treble taking the FA West Midlands and National Awards for Charter Standard Secondary Development School for the second year running.
CLUB AWARD WINNERS
Administrator: Richard Seedhouse (Coundon Court FC)**
Coach: Laura Harvey (Birmingham City Ladies FC)
Adult Club: Coseley Town Ladies FC
Club: Aston Villa Girls FC
Development Club: Winshill FC
Community Club: Kewford Eagles FC
**Congratulations to Richard Seedhouse who also won the FA Regional Charter Standard Administrator Award
BIRMINGHAM COUNTY FA FOOTBALL WORKFORCE AWARDS
The FA Football Workforce is a programme designed to recognise and reward volunteers by providing support and in-service training to those who devote their time to the grassroots game.
WINNERS: Lincoln Moses (Continental Star FC), Lisa Downing (Belgrave Bullets FC), Jeff Ali (Referee), Marlene O’Brien (Referee), Frank O’Brien (Referee), Jane Beach (for services to disability football)
BIRMINGHAM COUNTY FA & THE FA FAIR PLAY AWARDS – In association with UMBRO
Clubs from Birmingham County FA’s U16 leagues were presented with Fair Play Awards after leagues were invited to nominate, taking into consideration a range of criteria, including their disciplinary record, attention to administrative duties, recognition by fellow clubs and their attendance at league meetings.
League Winners: Frank Parkers Swifts FC (Nuneaton & Bedworth League), Gurdwara GNP Minor FC (Coventry Minor League), Leafield Athletic FC (Central Warwickshire Youth Lge), Stretton Swifts Girls FC (Burton Junior Girls League), Barton Rovers FC (Burton Junior Mini Soccer Lge), Bass Juniors FC (Burton Junior Football League), Knowle Girls FC (Central Warwickshire Girls Lge), Singh Sabha FC (West Bromwich Jnr Church Lge), Belgrave Bullets Juniors FC (Tamworth Junior Football Lge), Netherton Colts Minor FC (Stourbridge & District Youth Lge), Gornal Girls FC (Stourbridge Girls League), Tipton Town Juniors FC (Sandwell Minor League).
County Winners: Singh Sabha & Knowle Girls
BCFA / MCDONALDS COACH OF THE YEAR 2007
John Gallagher
BIRMINGHAM COUNTY FA GROUNDSMAN OF THE YEAR
Calvin Green – Cadbury Athletic
COLIN MORRIS AWARD
Des Brennan
PHOTOS: ANDY SHAW