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Disability Football Advocate Honored by the King
13 Jun
Summary
- Jason Land receives a BEM for extensive services to disability football.
- He has dedicated over 26 years to the sport as a player and coach.
- Land also received The Hope Award from the FA for his contributions.
Jason Land, a prominent figure in disability football for more than 26 years, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King's Birthday Honours.
Land, who is partially sighted, is the disability and inclusion lead at the Grimsby Town Foundation. He combines coaching the foundation's disability team with outreach work in local schools and community groups.
His extensive contributions to the sport were also acknowledged in 2024 when he received The Hope Award from the Football Association. This award specifically recognized his substantial role in advancing disability football.
The honours list also recognized other individuals from Lincolnshire, including Robert Walsh and Fiona Booth, who were awarded OBEs for their services to local government and education, respectively. Lyndsay Howden received a BEM for her volunteer work with the British Red Cross.
