Shine spotlight on grassroots football heroes
Community football teams from Rutherglen and Cambuslang are being urged to enter this year’s McDonald’s Grassroots Football awards.
Nominations for the annual awards in association with the Scottish FA celebrate the efforts of grassroots volunteers across Scotland who go the extra mile to help their local communities.
McDonald’s is the longest-standing supporter of grassroots football in the UK, having worked with the four UK FAs for the past18 years.
Throughout this time, the company has continually championed the work of volunteers who invest countless hours to deliver safe, fun football to children and young adults regardless of age, gender or disability.
The awards are supported by football legends from the men’s and women’s game across the UK including Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Casey Stoney MBE, Martin Keown and Pat Jennings.
McDonald’s Fun Football ambassador and former Scotland international Sir Kenny Dalglish is encouraging local communities across Scotland to nominate their grassroots heroes.
He said:“For 18 years, McDonald’s has always been keen to sing the praises of local grassroots heroes who invest so much of their own personal time into the game.
“I really enjoy hearing about the enthusiasm, devotion and passion of volunteers all across Scotland every year.
“From rising stars to top volunteers, there are 11 categories to nominate someone in.
“From the Wick coastline down to the Scottish border, make sure you nominate your football heroes.”
The awards feature a wide mix of categories which reflect the huge range of roles that volunteers play, including Best Volunteer in Youth Football; Best Community Football Club; Best ParaFootball Project; Football Mum of the Year and Best Community for All Project.
To nominate a grassroots football club or volunteer could not be easier, just go to www.mcdonalds.co. uk/awards.
The award nominations for Scotland close on June 10, and winners will be presented with their awards at a glittering ceremony at the national stadium, Hampden Park.