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England centurion and Chelsea forward Eniola Aluko has been short-listed for Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards 2018.

Eniola is one if a number of prominent Women in Football recognised by WST and is joined on the list by Manchester City's Nadia Nadim, an Afghan-Danish refugee who is also a trainee surgeon.

The duo are both in the running for the Individual Sporting Role Model Award, given to an elite athlete who has used their influence to drive forward women’s sport. 

Guardian journalist Suzy Wrack, top freestyler Liv Cooke and Crawley Old Girls have also made the cut for the prestigious awards in their respective categories of Media Initiative, Imagery of the Year and Inspiring Initiative – Local.

In total, there are 56 individuals, organisations and initiatives who have made the shortlist for the 2018 #BeAGameChanger Awards.

The awards bring together the visionaries and game changers driving the future of women’s sport for one of the biggest nights in the sporting calendar. 

Jo Bostock, Co-founder and Joint CEO of the Women’s Sport Trust commented: “Why is the Women’s Sport Trust so committed to running the #BeAGameChanger Awards? Because compelling stories about the trailblazers need to be told.

"They set the pace and show what’s possible. Most importantly they stimulate other brands, sport and the media to step up and take action. Building this momentum will ensure the future of women’s sport.”

Following a public nomination process, the shortlist was agreed by the Women’s Sport Trust Board. The finalists in each category will be chosen by an expert panel before a public vote decides the winners. The winners will be announced at the #BeAGameChanger Awards on 24 May 2018 at Troxy, East London.

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