We are particularly pleased to announce the involvement of the FA’s President - Prince William in these Awards. Prince William has a special interest in Respect and wishes to publicise and celebrate those leagues, clubs and individuals that have taken a proactive approach to supporting the Respect programme and establishing high standards of Fair Play and behaviour.
What do we want to recognise?
Clubs, leagues, grass roots organisations or individuals that are making a significant contribution to improving the behavioural standards in football and to looking after Referees. This might be achieved through the following approaches;
- Educating Teams, Coaches, Spectators or Players
- Encouraging players, coaches, spectators or teams to strive for high standards of behaviour
- Dealing with poor behaviour
- Incentivising good behaviour
- Valuing referees
- Improving a situation of established poor behaviour
- Captain’s who work well with Referees to help manage on pitch behaviour
- Referees who excel in the management of a game
Who are these Awards For?
Respect is vital for all levels of the game from the Premier League to a local club or a grassroots Referee. There will be different categories of award to reflect the diversity of the English Game and the need for all levels to take collective responsibility to create a fair, safe and enjoyable environment in which the game can take place.
Award Categories
Professional Game Fair Play Award Winners
National League System Leagues (Steps 1 – 4)
National League System Leagues (Steps 5 – 7)
National League System Club (Steps 1 – 4)
National League System Club (Steps 5 – 7)
Women’s Pyramid of Football - League
Women’s Pyramid of Football – Clubs
Grassroots Adult League
Grassroots Youth League or organisation
Grassroots Club
The Bobby Moore Award – presented by the Bobby Moore Fund – available to anyone in Football that by their conduct provides an example of the way in which the game should be played or administered.
Application process
Leagues, Clubs, Grass roots organisation or individuals can nominate themselves or others for a FA Respect Award by completing the application form which can be found in the related documents section on the right. Please try to provide as much detail as possible but if you are nominating someone else don’t worry if you haven’t got all of their details.
Assessment process
FA Staff will assess application and where appropriate seek the endorsement of the local CFA, league or club. A shortlist for each category will be produced to be judged by an invited panel of football experts from all levels of the game.
Prizes
Winners of each category will be awarded a Respect trophy and a cash prize. The winners will be presented with their awards at 2010 FA Cup Final. Financial prizes to organisations or clubs are to be used for an approved football or charitable purpose.
Criteria
Clubs, leagues, grass roots organisations or individuals that are making a significant contribution to improving the behavioural standards in football;
Educating Teams, Coaches, Spectators or Players
- Encouraging players, coaches, spectators or teams to strive for high standards of behaviour
- Dealing with poor behaviour
- Incentivising good behaviour
- Valuing referees
- Improving a situation of established poor behaviour
- Captain’s who work well with Referees to help manage on pitch behaviour
Applications will be assessed by a panel of football experts from across the game.
Application Timetable
12 April - Closing date for applications
w/c 26 April - Applications are considered by panel of football experts
w/c 3 May - Applicants notified of decision
15 May - Winners invited to awards ceremony at 2010 FA Cup Final