The 2026 Kent FA Grassroots Workforce Awards took place at Village Hotel Maidstone

The winners of the Kent FA Grassroots Workforce Awards have been revealed.

A celebration of the individuals who make a difference to the county game took place at Village Hotel Maidstone last Thursday.

The event began with former Tottenham and England midfielder Paul Stewart being interviewed by Charlotte Richardson about his playing career and the safeguarding work he has undertaken in the game following retirement.

It was a successful night for Jo Treharne, of Canterbury Eagles, as she picked up a brace of gongs, which included female pathway Coach of the Year.

“There’s so many brilliant coaches, especially in the female pathway now where there are a lot of coaches in the girls’ game and the women’s game,” said Treharne. “They’re all fantastic humans and fantastic coaches.

“So to win this, I’m really chuffed.”

Ashford Sensory’s Emma Oram was crowned disability pathway Coach of the Year.

Oram, whose husband has recently died, having also played a huge role at the club, said: “It means so much. It’s been a really difficult year so this is absolutely amazing.

“This is for all the children that come to the club, who were told they would never play football and that they would never win trophies.

“Hopefully, we make that happen for them at Ashford Sensory Football Club.

“My husband designed the logo and created all of that. It was inspired by Laura Smith’s son so, hopefully, there’s a real family feel.

“The parents are really involved. We have a parents’ WhatsApp group where we can talk to each other and support each other.

“It’s a real network.”

Michael Robinson, of Chatham Town Youth, took home the 2026 male pathway Coach of the Year award.

“It’s massive,” he said. “At the end of the day, everything you do is for your