The Global Football Industry Awards are built on the principle of recognising genuine excellence across every corner of the football business, with Palace honoured among the organisations leading the way in creating a more equal and diverse football industry – breaking down barriers and opening doors for underrepresented voices.
The judges – drawn from across the football, media and business landscapes – said: “Crystal Palace continues to champion equality through the work of the Palace for Life Foundation and a wide range of inclusion initiatives.
“By tackling discrimination, expanding opportunities and strengthening community engagement, the club is helping create a football environment where everyone has the opportunity to belong and thrive.”
Presented with the trophy by Theo Walcott and Jamie Carragher, the announcement caps an outstanding year for Palace for industry recognition, having also recently won the Tech in Sport Award at the Sports Industry Award, and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Sports Business Awards.
