Ellie Carpenter from Canberra United has been named the Westfield W-League NAB Young Footballer of the Year at the Dolan Warren Awards night which was held at the Star Event Centre in Sydney tonight.

 

Ellie, the December nominee, finished ahead of Melbourne Victory players Kyra Cooney-Cross (November nominee) and Melina Ayres (January nominee).

 

Carpenter, who moved to Canberra United in the off-season, excelled at her new club.

 

Unfortunately Carpenter was unable to accept the award in the person due to playing commitments with her NWSL club, the Portland Thorns FC in the United States

 

Speaking shortly after learning of her award, Carpenter was thrilled to be named the Westfield W-League NAB Young Footballer of the Year for 2017/18.

 

“I’m sorry I couldn’t be there tonight to accept the award in person.

 

“It’s definitely a huge honour to receive this award,” said Carpenter.

 

“I’d like to thank my club, Canberra United, my coach Heather Garriock, and my team mates. I couldn’t have done it without you guys.

 

“I would also like to thank NAB for sponsoring this award and their ongoing support of young female players in the Westfield W-League,” Carpenter concluded.

 

Thomas Dobson, NAB’s Head of Media & Partnerships, presented the award and said “NAB is proud to support  women’s football, and play an important role in recognising and rewarding the stars of tomorrow through the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award.”

 

“We are delighted to present Ellie with a $10,000 personal investment portfolio along with a Private Client Manager through NAB Private ensuring her financial goals, both now and into the future, are supported.

 

“It was also fantastic to provide Ellie’ junior club, the Cowra & District Soccer Club, with a NAB Club Recognition Award upon her nomination. It is great to see our partnership supporting the development of more stars of Australian football.

 

“We look forward to watching her continue to have more success in her career.” Dobson concluded.