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Denise Lewis believes women’s football could not wish to be “in a better place” than it is right now.
The Olympic gold medallist was a special guest at the recent FA Women’s Awards, a ceremony which celebrated what has been a monumental year for the game.
Team GB’s performances at London 2012 were one of the success stories of the Olympics, the high point being the 1-0 win over Brazil in front of a record 70,584 crowd at Wembley - a record that was beaten by the 80,203 who attended the Olympic Final between USA and Japan.
In September, England qualified for Euro 2013 and what will be their fifth straight appearance at a major tournament, while The FA WSL continued to go from strength to strength.
Lewis said: “We have got some fantastic female role models now so there are no excuses.
“There is a sport for everybody and if yours is football, you can’t want to be in a better place.”
England Manager Roy Hodgson and England Women’s National Coach Hope Powell were also in attendance as some of the biggest names in women’s football over the last 12 months were recognised at the Waldorf Hilton in London.
Full list of winners
Top Goalscorer, FA Women’s Premier League National Division
Beth Mead, Sunderland (18 goals)
Top Goalscorer, FA Women’s Premier League Northern Division
Jodie Michalska, Sheffield FC (18 goals)
Top Goalscorer, FA Women’s Premier League Southern Division
Natasha Knapman, Plymouth Argyle (14 goals)
Top Goalscorer, FA WSL
Kim Little, Arsenal (11 goals)
FA Digital Award
Yeovil Town (with special mention to FA WSL clubs)
FA Young Player of the Year
Alex Greenwood, Everton
FA Goalkeeper of the Year
Nicky Davies, Liverpool
FA Goal of the Year
Megan Harris, Lincoln
FA Coach of the Year, FA Women’s Premier League
John Saloman, Watford
FA Coach of the Year, FA WSL
Mark Sampson, Bristol Academy
FA Players’ Player of the Year
Jess Fishlock, Bristol Academy
FA International Player of the Year
Casey Stoney
FA Club of the Year
Birmingham City
Special Achievement Award
Trevor Clifton
100 England caps
Fara Williams, Casey Stoney, Rachel Unitt
