The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has marked an important occasion in the local football calendar with the return of its annual recognition ceremony, honouring the individuals and organisations contributing to the development and success of football in Barbados.
The ceremony, held over the weekend, represented the Association’s first awards event in eight years, bringing renewed attention to the achievements and contributions of members of the football community.
The awards recognise excellence in goalkeeping, defending, midfield play, goalscoring and overall performance, while also acknowledging emerging talent and contributions to football administration.
Premier League – Individual Awards
| Award | Recipient | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Best Goalkeeper | Joshua Harvey | Kickstart Rush |
| Best Defender | Mario Williams | Weymouth Wales |
| Best Midfielder | Jaheim Neblett | Weymouth Wales |
| Top Goalscorer | Kirtney Franklin | Brittons Hill United – 18 goals |
| Most Valuable Player | Jaheim Neblett | Weymouth Wales |
Jaheim Neblett secured two individual honours, being named both Best Midfielder and Most Valuable Player, while Kirtney Franklin led the goalscoring honours with 18 goals.
Division One – Individual Awards
| Award | Recipient | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Best Goalkeeper | Nashton Browne | Pro Shottas Soccer School |
| Best Defender | Romelle Burgess | Pro Shottas Soccer School |
| Best Midfielder | Zavion Nurse | Pro Shottas Soccer School |
| Top Goalscorer | Derrine Gale-Forde | Parish Land FC – 22 goals |
| Most Valuable Player | Derrine Gale-Forde | Parish Land FC |
Derrine Gale-Forde earned both the Top Goalscorer and Most Valuable Player awards after recording 22 goals.
Division Two – Individual Awards
| Award | Recipient | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Best Goalkeeper | Zachari Inniss | Atlas United |
| Best Defender | Ajani Payne | Atlas United |
| Best Midfielder | Jevere Sampson-Brathwaite | Atlas United |
| Top Goalscorer | Raheem Westfield | Blackspurs FC – 22 goals |
| Most Valuable Player | Ajani Payne | Atlas United |
Atlas United featured prominently among the individual award winners, with Ajani Payne collecting both Best Defender and Most Valuable Player.
Women’s League – Individual Awards
| Award | Recipient | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Best Goalkeeper | Chioma Maycock | Empire Club |
| Best Defender | Keinelle Johnson | Paradise WFC |
| Best Midfielder | Lorall Romain | Empire Club |
| Top Goalscorer | Acacia Small | Paradise WFC |
| Most Valuable Player | Acacia Small | Paradise WFC – 20 goals |
Acacia Small received both the Top Goalscorer and Most Valuable Player honours, with 20 goals recorded in the awards listing.
Champions Cup – Individual Awards
| Award | Recipient | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Best Goalkeeper | Jirah Malcolm | Paradise FC |
| Best Defender | Raquan Clarke | Paradise FC |
| Best Midfielder | Shamari Harewood | Paradise FC |
| Top Goalscorer | Sheran Hoyte | Paradise FC – 8 goals |
| Most Valuable Player | Raquan Clarke | Paradise FC |
Paradise FC claimed all five individual Champions Cup awards, including Raquan Clarke’s recognition as Best Defender and Most Valuable Player.
Special Recognition Awards
The BFA also recognises individuals for their emerging talent and contributions to the organisation.
| Award | Recipient | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Emerging Player (Male) | Acima Alleyne | Technique |
| Coca-Cola Emerging Player (Female) | Jamarco Johnson | Kickstart |
| Employee of the Year | Everton Keizer | — |
2026 Club Honours and Final Placings
Premier League
- Champions: Weymouth Wales
- Runners-up: Kickstart Rush
- Third Place: Brittons Hill
Division One
- First Place: Parish Land
- Second Place: Pro Shottas
- Third Place: Pinelands
Division Two Zone Winners
- First Place: Atlas United
- Second Place: Blackspurs FC
- Third Place: L & R United
Champions Cup
- Champions: Paradise FC
- Runners-up: Weymouth Wales
- Third Place: Brittons Hill
Women’s League
- First Place: Paradise WFC
- Second Place: Empire WFC
- Third Place: RF Prime
