On Tuesday 9 November 2021, we were delighted to welcome our 2020/21 Grassroots Football Award Winners to Port Vale Football Club, at their Football League Trophy game against Liverpool U21’s, which the home side won 5-0 against the Merseyside youngsters. 
The award winners had the pleasure of stepping out onto the Vale Park pitch at half-time for a group photograph with fellow award winners and enjoyed a warm round of applause from the crowd, as we celebrated their achievements and ongoing dedication to local grassroots football.

Having received their respective awards individually over the summer, the gathering was a great opportunity to say a further thank you to all the award winners, who enjoyed matchday hospitality during the evening as we collectively celebrated their achievements. 

Below is a reminder of our 2020/21 Grassroots Football Award Winners. 

• Club of the Year - Cresswell Wanderers FC
• Coach of the Year (adult) - Lorraine Goldstraw, Leek Town Ability Counts
• Coach of the Year (youth) - Kellie Green, Bilbrook Junior Girls 
• Grounds Team of the Year - City of Stoke FC
• League of the Year - Coors Sunday Football League
• Match Official of the Year - Danni Roberts
• Project of the Year - Wyrley Juniors FC
• Rising Star of the Year - Daniel Lindsay
• Volunteer of the Year - Simon Grayley, Blythe Bridge Juniors FC

Many congratulations to all the award winners and to everyone who is involved in grassroots football in Staffordshire. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the grassroots game and we thank you all for your ongoing commitment to developing grassroots football in Staffordshire.