The WFS Honors: The gala that kicks off the future of football
The World Football Summit Honors celebrates the talent, passion, and dedication of sports business professionalswho are shaping the football industry we need.
WFS Honors Hong Kong 2025 Categories
Changing the business of football and enhancing its social impact
Honor for Outstanding Leadership in Sport
Celebrating those whose vision and determination have inspired progress across the global football industry. This honor recognizes exceptional leaders who are shaping the game’s future through bold decisions and long-term impact.
Honor for Social & Community Impact through Sport
Awarded to individuals using football as a tool for positive change, this honor highlights efforts that go beyond the pitch—empowering communities, promoting inclusion, and tackling social challenges through the power of sport.
Honor for Local Grassroots Strategy to develop Sport
Recognizing the vital work being done at the grassroots level to build a stronger foundation for football. This honor goes to those creating sustainable pathways for young talent and fostering a deep-rooted football culture in their local communities.
Honor for Transformative Partnerships shaping the Future of Sport
This honor celebrates the alliances driving innovation, growth, and global collaboration in football. It shines a light on partnerships that are redefining what’s possible for the sport—across borders, sectors, and cultures.
Honor for Women's Football Development
Awarded to the changemakers elevating the women’s game. This honor recognizes those pushing boundaries, creating opportunities, and driving the global rise of women’s football with vision and purpose.
