a recovery centre for disabled children 2018 – Awer Mabil (Australia), for his charity Barefoot to Boots, providing essentials and football equipment for children in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya 2019 – Johanna Omolo (Kenya), for his foundation that supplies poor children with essentials in Dandora, Kenya In 2020 the format changed, and four awards were given: Player Activism: a player who advocates for a cause to bring about political or social change Player Impact: a player acts to create a positive impact in others' lives Player Voice: players who use their platform to raise their voice (and sometimes others) to create awareness of help bring about change with regard to an issue within the football industry FIFPRO Hero: a player who has done something extraordinary and special, needing acknowledgement by FIFPRO 2020 Player Activism: Javiera Moreno, for fighting sexual abuse in women's football Player Impact: Marcus Rashford, for organising free school meals for disadvantaged children in the UK Player Voice: Cyprus Women's National Team, for advocacy for equality in Cypriot football FIFPRO Hero: Aidana Otorbaeva, for organising volunteers to help in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic In 2022, FIFPRO introduced the Union Impact Award, to recognise outstanding work done by unions on the ground to support players. See also FIFA Ballon d'Or Ballon d'Or FIFA World Player of the Year The Best FIFA Football Awards UEFA Team of the Year References External links FIFA FIFPRO World 11 - Award History FIFPRO World Players' Union Association football trade unions Global union federations Sports organizations established in 1965 Trade unions established in 1965 1965 establishments in France