2023 Winners Interviews
CEO of the Year Premier League
Winner: PAUL BARBER, BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
CEO of the Year Championship
Winner: Gary Sweet, Luton Town FC
CEO of the Year League One
Winner: Neil Hart, Bolton Wanderers
CEO of the Year League Two
Winner: Sarah Barry, Harrogate Town AFC
CEO of the Year SPFL
Winner: Steven Ferguson, Ross County FC
CEO of the Year Overall
Winner: PAUL BARBER, BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Global Football Ambassador
Winner: THOMAS HITZLSPERGER
Best Club Marketing Initiative – non Premier League
Winner: NORWICH CITY FC
Best Club Marketing Initiative – Premier League
Winner: SOUTHAMPTON FC – SEASON IN NUMBERS
Best Brand Activation Involving Football
Winner: EA SPORTS FIFA X PUMA X CALM
Innovation Award
Winner: AISCOUT
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Scheme
Winner: PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FC
Best Business Serving Football – up to 200 Employees
Winner: QTV
Best Business Serving Football – over 200 Employees
Winner: UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF FOOTBALL BUSINESS AND THE GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF SPORT
Best Digital Social Media Team
Winner: INCROWD X UEFA
Sponsorship Partnership of the Year
Winner: EE & THE HOME NATION FAS
Best Non Football use of Venue
Winner: ROCHDALE AFC COMMUNITY TRUST
Best Use of Technology in Football
Winner: TICKETMASTER SPORT
Women’s Football Business Award
Winner: BRISTOL ROVERS COMMUNITY TRUST
Sustainability Award
Winner: LIVERPOOL FC
Best Fan Engagement by a Club
Winner: LEWES FC
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award
Winner: BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Best Football Community Scheme – non Premier League
Winner: DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
Best Football Community Scheme – Premier League
Winner: EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY
