Northwest Football Awards 2022 Finalists!
Bolton Wanderers in the Community alongside Bolton Wanderers FC have been shortlisted as finalists in a combined 4 categories at the Northwest Football Awards 2022!
Starting 15 years ago, the Northwest Football Awards recognise the contributions of the regions brightest and best in the game and their work both on and off the pitch. The awards will be taking place at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on the 7th November, with public voting closing on the 7th October.
BWitC, along with the club have been shortlisted for the following awards:
Bolton Wanderers in the Community-
Community Club of the Season – All Other Leagues
Bolton Wanderers-
League One Player of the Season: Dapo Afolayan
Rising Star of the Season: George Johnston
Best Club Marketing, Sponsorship or Engagement Campaign: ‘Be Part Of It’ season ticket campaign
As the club’s official charity, we’re proud to share that we engaged with 15,000+ participants over the course of the 2021/22 season, working across the key areas of health, social inclusion, education, disability and mental health. This includes over 4000+ participants reached through cohesion work, having 2000+ disabled participants attend our pathway events, engaging 2000+ young people via inclusion activities and mentoring 65 children.
Neil Hart, Bolton Wanderers CEO and BWitC Trustee said: “We’re thrilled to be in the running for four categories at this season’s Northwest Football Awards. The range of categories we’re nominated in is a demonstration of the talent we have both on and off the pitch at Bolton Wanderers, and an indication of what a positive place we’re in as a club. We look forward to attending the event later this year.”
Voting for the Player of the Season categories remains open until 12 noon on Friday 7th October. Place your votes for Dapo and George here.