THE Northern Ireland Football League proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of women’s football with the launch of the first NIFL Women’s Football Awards, held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Hilton Hotel Belfast.
This prestigious new event shone a spotlight on the exceptional talent, dedication and progress within the women’s game in Northern Ireland.
It recognised excellence both on and off the pitch, honouring individual brilliance, team success and the important contribution of NIFL Women’s Premiership clubs to their communities and to the continued growth of the women’s game.
Hosted by BBC NI Sport broadcaster Nicola McCarthy, the inspiring evening brought together players, coaches, officials and supporters for a night of celebration and entertainment.
The inaugural award winners were:
Women’s Football Champion of the Year
Sponsored by Linwoods Health Foods: Billy Clarke
Women’s Premiership Goal of the Season
Sponsored by Uhlsport: Cliftonville’s Marissa Callaghan (goal against Linfield Women)
Sports Direct Player of the Year
Teegan Lynch (Cliftonville)
Bondi Young Player of the Year
Kascie Weir (Glentoran)
Rockshore Manager of the Year
Kim Turner (Glentoran)
TicketCo Special Recognition Award
Marissa Callaghan (Cliftonville)
PICTURES BY DYLAN KIRKPATICK, NIFL
Goal of the Season award for Marissa Callaghan
Manager of the Year, Kim Turner
Special Recognition award for Marissa
Young Player of the Year, Kascie Weir (above and below)
Women’s Football Champion, Billy Clarke (right)
