The Northwest Football Awards, a joint venture between Out There Events and How-Do Publishing, was named winner of Best New Event in this year’s Eventia UK Awards, which took place on Friday evening in London’s Troxy.
The Northwest Football Awards was awarded the title by an expert panel of judges who recognised its absolute success including its creativity, the £24,000 raised for charity, client endorsement and wow factor, making it the only agency outside of London to reach the final of this category and win one of the sought-after Eventia UK Gold Awards.
CEO and Founder of Out There Events, Marcie Incarico, commented: “We are delighted that the Northwest Football Awards has been named Eventia UK’s Best New Event, especially against such tough London agency competition. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team involved and all concerned appreciate this fantastic recognition”
The 2008 Northwest Football Awards took place only a week ago and was yet again an outstanding event. The star-studded ceremony secured headline sponsorship from Bank of America and was graced with the presence of numerous footballing greats such as Sir Tom Finney, Sir Bobby Charlton, Ian Rush and David Moyes, all turning up to show their support.
Commenting on the event, Incarico said: “The continued success of this event coupled with the award from Eventia proves to us what a winning formula the Northwest Football Awards is. The concentration of football within the Northwest, including 22 professional clubs some of which make up a third of the Barclays Premiership and its contributions to the regional economy and community should be recognised and we are very pleased to be the agency doing just that.”
With only five days to go until the close of voting the Northwest Football Awards receives over 65,000 votes for this years Player of the Year.
The Player of the Year, which includes nominations from the Premier League to the Conference League received 25,000 online votes within the first 24 hours, smashing last’s years total votes of 20,000.
Football clubs across the Northwest have rallied to the cause placing news headlines on their websites and call to actions in match-day programmes. Fans have also made a massive contribution by placing comments on blogs and forums, rallying the troops for their football clubs nominated player.
Marcie Incarico, Northwest Football Awards Co–founder comments “ The response has been phenomenal proving just how much these Awards mean to the clubs and their fans. The votes have been pouring in, not just from the UK but Europe, the Far East and America. It’s simply staggering. But it’s not over yet, voting closes on Friday and the votes are really close so it should be a nail biting end!”
Votes close 12am Friday 19 September. To vote click here
The winner of the Player of Year will be presented their award, at the Northwest Football Awards, head line sponsored by Bank of America and hosted by Ray Stubbs and Mark Lawrenson on Monday 17th November 2008.
The Northwest Football Awards has today released its nominations for this year’s Player of The Year Awards.
The categories, divided into the five leagues, from the Premier League to the Conference League enables football fans across the region to have their say and vote for their Player of the Year, who will ultimately win this year’s conveted Northwest Footballer of the Year Award, sponsored by Brown Shipley.
