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 professionals who are shaping the football industry we need.
Honoring the game Changers of Football
Every year, 5 remarkable organizations are recognized for their efforts in shaping the future of football.
WFS Honors 2024 Winners
Changing the business of football and enhancing its social impact
Honor for Positive Impact
Winner: Farkhunda Muhtaj
This award celebrates individuals or organizations using sport as a force for good — driving meaningful change in their communities, uplifting lives, and showing the world how football can make a real difference beyond the game.
Honor for Sports Inclusivity
Winner: Power Chair Mexico
Recognizing those breaking down barriers in sport, this honor shines a light on the people and projects making football more accessible, equitable, and welcoming to all—regardless of gender, background, ability, or identity.
Honor for Global Youth Development in Sports
Winner: UNICEF
This honor highlights outstanding efforts to empower the next generation of athletes. From academies to educational initiatives, it recognizes those nurturing talent and instilling values that shape the future of football around the world.
Honor for Sports Entertainment
Winner: Caliente
Awarded to those redefining how we experience football, this recognition goes to creators, platforms, or projects that blend sport with storytelling, media, and innovation—captivating fans and expanding the game’s cultural footprint.
Honor for Best Team of the Year
Winner: FC Barcelona Femenil
This award recognizes excellence on and off the pitch. Celebrating a team whose performance, culture, and impact stood out, it honors a collective that has not only achieved success but inspired through their journey.
