Lampard and Hellberg Among Nominees for EFL Manager of the Season Award

The nominees for the EFL Championship Manager of the Season award have been announced, with Frank Lampard, Alex Neil, Sergej Jakirovic, and Kim Hellberg making the shortlist. The winners will be revealed at the EFL Awards ceremony, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football. The award recognizes outstanding managerial performances in the Championship, with the winner being chosen based on their team's performance throughout the season. The EFL Championship Player of the Season award will also be presented, with Hayden Hackney, Carl Rushworth, Femi Azeez, and Zan Vipotnik among the nominees. In addition to these awards, the EFL will also present the Manager of the Season and Player of the Season awards for League One and League Two, as well as several other awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the sport. The EFL Young Player of the Season awards will be given out divisionally, and the EFL Teams of the Season and Goal of the Season will be revealed on the night. The League's two most prestigious awards, the Contribution to League Football and Sir Tom Finney awards, will also be presented, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport. Seven additional off-the-pitch awards will be presented, including the Community Club of the Season award, which will be contested by Blackburn Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, and Bristol Rovers.