The team at Football in Berkshire are proud to reveal the Short List for the 2024 Berkshire Football Awards.
Tickets for the awards evening are now on sale here.
Our team of 15 judges have read the stories, taken note of the number of nominations and voted for their top three in each category. Those scores have all been added up to make the Short List.
The awards night
Before we get to the list, we should tell you about the ceremony. We’d be delighted if you’ll join us on Wednesday 19th of June.
The ceremony itself will be hosted by Guardian Football Weekly podcast regular, author of Up Pohnpei! and co-host of The Sweeper podcast, Paul Watson, at Double-Barrelled Brewery in Reading. The venue is accessible by train from Reading Station and the number 17 bus, or Tilehurst station. There is also plenty of parking available at the venue.
Doors open at 6pm and dinner is part of your ticket. Food this year is provided by Rural Pie Co. The evening will include a performance by guitarist Chris Lambert at half-time, and our house band The Small Strings at full-time. The venue is limited to 150 seats, so it is first come first served.
Enormous thanks to everyone who took the time to post a nomination. Thank you to our judges and thank you to our sponsors.
Without further ado, may we present to you the shortlist in its entirety:
Match Day Experience
Sponsored by Rural Pie Co
- Ascot United
- Burnham FC
- Reading YMCA
- Slough Town
Supporter of the Season
Sponsored by Fox & Hounds Beerhouse
- Amy-Louise Maddison (Reading FC Women)
- Brin Jones (Burnham)
- Lydia Baker (Ascot United)
- Scott McNeish (Slough Town)
Volunteer of the Season
Sponsored by Supporters Trust at Reading
- Alan Lovegrove (Newbury)
- Fernando Silva (Reading and Maidenhead Futsal)
- Ryan Sheehan (Reading City)
- Tanya Davis-Hussain (Maidenhead United Women)
Best Individual Photo or Media
Sponsored by Mention Socials
- Andrew Batt
- Andy Wicks
- Megan Thomas
- Neil Graham
Goal of the Season
Sponsored by Ascot Sports Bar
- Reece Smith (Maidenhead United vs Solihull Moors)
- Scott Davies (Slough Town vs Grimsby Town – FA Cup)
- Ruby Owen (Ashridge Park vs Ruislip)
- Harry Tucker (Ascot United vs Guernsey)
Best Website or Blog
Sponsored by Lens Digital
- Hype Train FC
- Reading YMCA
- Slough Town FC
- Windsor & Eton FC
Best Content Creator
Sponsored by Flair Media x Ellis Woods
- Caversham United
- Harry McBain (Wokingham & Emmbrook)
- Scott McNeish (Slough Town)
- Sing Tsz Fung (Reading City)
Best Community Campaign or Content
Sponsored by Supporters Trust at Reading
- Caversham United (10 Years Of Rainbow Laces & Sunday League Day)
- Reading City (Pride of Reading Campaign)
- Shay Bottomley (Move Us Or Lose Us – Maidenhead United)
- Slough Town (Thames Hospice Day)
Correspondent of the Season
Sponsored by Fox & Hounds Beerhouse
- Base of the Pyramid
- Dave Wright (Freelance)
- James Earnshaw (Reading Chronicle)
- Neal Jeffs (Ascot United)
Physio of the Season
Sponsored by Zeers Therapy
- Ellie Bennett (Holyport)
- Finlay Ward (Maidenhead United)
- Nathan Riley (Ascot United)
- Salil Das (Binfield) / Megan Partington (Met Police)
Manager of the Season (Women’s Game)
Sponsored by Shorts Group
- Ed Jackson-Norris (Maidenhead United)
- Jack Prendiville (Yateley United)
- Marc Surtees and Brian Lackey (Woodley United)
- Michelle Melia (S4K Ladies)
Manager of the Season (Men’s Game)
Sponsored by Shorts Group
- Devonn Reid (Westwood Wanderers)
- Ross Weatherstone (Binfield)
- Sam Lock (Holyport)
- Scott Davies (Slough Town)
Referee of the Season
Sponsored by AEJ Consulting
- Cerys Rutherford
- Jonathan Biss
- Ollie Chan
- Samuel Palmer
Young Player of the Season (Female)
Sponsored by Andy Wicks Photography
- Ashlee Withers (Maidenhead United)
- Genevieve Richards (Wokingham & Emmbrook)
- Eve Annets (Reading FC Women)
- Natasha Rasmussen (Reading FC Women & Maidenhead United)
Young Player of the Season (Male)
Sponsored by Procision Football Academy
- Dan Warre (Reading City)
- Harry Hoath (Thatcham Town)
- Haydon Vaughan (Bracknell Town)
- Kickie Dzimba (Holyport)
Player of the Season (Female)
Sponsored by Serious Sport
- Cristina Sarmiento (Maidenhead United Futsal)
- Gemma Sims (Woodley United)
- Georgia Luckhurst-McCord (Ascot United)
- Simone O’Brien (Maidenhead United)
Player of the Season (Male)
Sponsored by Serious Sport
- Chris Ellis (Ascot United)
- Johnny Goddard (Slough Town)
- Luke Appleton (Holyport)
- Reece Smith (Maidenhead United)
The Darrell Freeland Award
The winning recipient will be announced on the night.
