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A host of Women in Football have been short-listed for the prestigious Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards. 

The Awards showcase the irresistible nature of women’s sport and inspire others to take action and now is a great opportunity for YOU to have a say in who wins, with voting open until 13 May.

The initial nomination process came from the general public before each award was shortlisted by WST's Board of Trustees. The finalists in each category were then chosen by their Expert Panel.

Amongst the plethora of inspirational women finalists are:

1. Sporting role models - An elite athlete who has used their influence to raise the visibility and increase the impact of women’s sport.  More people value, participate in, watch and support women’s sport because of them.

Eni Aluko and Nadia Nadim

2. Ambassdor of Women’s Sport - A game-changing decision maker / influencer who has achieved real, significant and lasting change for women’s sport. This is an inspiring individual who has improved the way in which women’s sport works.

Sharon Fuller

3. Inspiring Initiative - local - A local / grassroots project, campaign or enterprise that proved how irresistible women’s sport is. This initiative inspired others to value, participate in, watch and support women’s sport.

Crawley Old Girls (COGs) and Muslimah Sports Association (MSA)

4. Imagery of the year - the single image, series of photographs, film or visual campaign that most brilliantly represents women and /or girls in sport. The image/s showcase what women are capable of and help to challenge limiting stereotypes.

Liv Cooke

5. Media initiatve of the year - The media initiative / series / story or campaign that raised the bar for the coverage of women’s sport and helped to prove its value as a media proposition.  This initiative connected with a growing audience by positioning women’s sport as unmissible, compelling and full of interest.

Same City, Same Passion (Manchester City) and Channel 4 Women's Euros 2017

You can vote for your favourites by clicking on the link here. Winners will be announced at the #BAGC2018 awards in London on 24 May 2018.

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