Women's Football Awards 2023

Alessia Russo, Harry Kane and Declan Rice score top accolades

Creating Bespoke Trophies for Football's Iconic Figures

The Women’s World Cup is right around the corner and all eyes are on England’s Lionesses. In the run up, the Women’s Football Awards celebrated those who’ve excelled in the world of football.

The evening saw England icon Alessia Russo take home one of the top prizes, winning the Klarna Player of the Year.

Recipients accepted a custom trophy printed with their names and winning accolade. The bespoke acrylic award features the event logo front and centre in a bold white print. It sits against a rich blue patterned background, and each piece is complete with sponsor logos.

The awards were presented after a rigorous voting processes, with over 20,000 public votes cast. Followed by an expert judging panel, winners’ were chosen and their names sent to the craftspeople at Gaudio, ready to be printed.

Sporting trophies come in all shapes and sizes. The in-house team at Gaudio have created everything from uniquely profiled custom acrylic awards to completely 3D printed trophies. Each award is tailored to suit the brief, brand and budget.

Custom Acrylic Awards

England captain Harry Kane and teammate Declan Rice accepted the award for Football Ally of the Year following their support of the Lionesses during Euro 2022. Karen Carney, journalist and former player for the Lionesses, took home the highly anticipated Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bespoke awards are designed and manufactured in-house at Gaudio. For the Women’s Football Awards, the trophies needed to incorporate the event branding, cohesive with display graphics, social media and the website. Each freestanding trophy combines bold print and individual personalisation, the perfect piece to recognise a career of exceptional achievements and dedication.

Acrylic is a versatile option and one often chosen for award ceremonies of all shapes and sizes. Freestanding custom acrylic trophies are easily transportable and crisp digital print stands out perfectly for quick snaps on the night as well as professional photos.

The Women’s Football Awards represent a monumental shift in attitudes to women’s sport, not only from the public, but from businesses, broadcasters and professional bodies. The evening gave the world the opportunity to truly appreciate the hard work of individuals and companies across the industry, and present those recognised with a very well-deserved award.