The Devon Football Family Awards were held at Winslade Park as a celebration of the amazing contributions made to the beautiful game from people across our region.
Hosted by David Fitzgerald, this inaugural event saw the awards presented by Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell and his assistant David Perkins, along with Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher and his assistant Mark Hughes.
A total of 25 awards were given out on the evening, across four categories, England Football Awards, Long Service to Refereeing, and our own Devon County FA awards and Representative Caps.
David Parish, Leader of Devon FA’s Council said: “I am proud to have been part of a fantastic evening, celebrating the service to Grassroot football of some of the Fabulous Volunteers we have here in Devon. It was also great to have the support for grassroots football from our 'Professional Clubs.”
England Football Grassroots Awards
Coach of the Year (Female Pathway) – Craig Roberts (YMCA All Saints U14 Girls)
Coach of the Year (Male Pathway) – Ashley Down (Watcombe Wanderers Youth U10)
Coach of the Year (Disability Pathway) – Alonzo Marshall (Exeter City Ability Counts)
Grounds Team of the Year – Adam Chidley (Holsworthy Youth)
Club of the Year – Bere Alston United Youth
League of the Year – Devon Ability Counts League
Match Official of the Year – Hayden Austin
Young Volunteer of the Year – Chardonnay James (Signal Box Oak Villa Youth)
New Volunteer of the Year – Joe Yusuf (Brixham Town Walking Football)
Positive Football Environment Award – Bernard Leach (Devon Junior & Minor League)
Services of Refereeing
Long Service to Refereeing (40 Years) – Dudley Frood
Long Service to Refereeing (40 Years) – Neil Jones
Long Service to Refereeing (40 Years) – Reginald Cross
Long Service to Refereeing (40 Years) – Nicholas Chapman
Long Service to Refereeing (40 Years) – Roger Martin
Long Service to Refereeing (50 Years) – Phil Willer
Long Service to Refereeing (50 Years) – Terry Atkins
Long Service to Refereeing (50 Years) – Nigel Pearce
Devon County FA Awards
Charles Nosworthy Award (East) – Budleigh Salterton
Charles Nosworthy Award (West) – Inter Plymouth
Charles Nosworthy Award (South) – Ilsington Villa
Charles Nosworthy Award (North) – South Molton AFC
Charles Nosworthy Overall Award – Inter Plymouth
Long Service Award (East) – Pat McDonagh
Long Service Award (West) – Mark Rowles
Long Service Award (South) – John Mills
Long Service Award (North) – Fred Saunders
Steve Betts Services to Football Award – Neil Keen (Starcross Dons Youth)
DCFA Representative Cap – Gemma Aspinal
DCFA Representative Cap – Laura Capel
