Scottish Women’s Football Awards

A round-up of the ScottishPower Scottish Women’s Football Awards, held at Hampden Park in late November and covered on-site by She Kicks. Celtic’s Amy Gallacher won SWPL1 Player of the Year after her title-clinching goal against Hibernian, with clubmate Elena Sadiku taking SWPL Coach of the Year and Rossvale claiming both the Championship Player and Coach awards through Megan Whiteford and Julie McSherry. Aston Villa’s Kirsty Hanson was named International Player of the Year, Rangers’ Tessel Middag received the Val McDermid Spirit of SWF Award, and honours for grassroots and volunteer contributions went to figures including Buckie Ladies’ Rebecca McMillan and Dryburgh Athletic’s John Beatt. A comprehensive snapshot of a ceremony that spans the full pyramid of the Scottish women’s game, from SWPL1 down to youth and volunteer recognition.