The shortlist for the Scottish Women's Football Awards 2026 has been announced, with Eva Olid, Erin Cuthbert and Caroline Weir among those nominated. The winners will be announced at Hampden Park on 28 November.
Coach of the year contenders
Manchester United head coach Olid is in the running for coach of the year. She led Heart of Midlothian to their first Scottish Women's Premier League title last season before moving to England's Women's Super League, and won the PFA Scotland manager of the season award in May.
Leanne Crichton, Joelle Murray and Jack Beesley are also in the running for coach of the year. Rangers finished runners-up and currently lead the 2026-27 table, while Beesley led Spartans back to the top flight.
SWPL 1 player of the year race
Nicole Kozlova took the player award and is up against Saoirse Noonan, Katie Wilkinson and Georgia Timms for the SWPL 1 player of the year award. Timms left Hearts for Ipswich Town this summer.
Scotland international player shortlist
Chelsea midfielder Cuthbert, Ballon d'Or nominee Weir, Lauren Davidson and Kathleen McGovern are on the shortlist for Scotland international player of the year. Weir joined Lyon from Real Madrid during the close season, while McGovern switched from Hibernian to Newcastle United.
