24-05-2025
How to nominate your Oxford United supporter of the year
THE season is over for Oxford United, but at the OxVox supporters' trust, we have a number of things going on before we can relax on the metaphorical beach, writes OxVox secretary Trevor Lambert.
Important news on fan engagement with the football club will be coming soon, but meanwhile we have an award for which we welcome nominations, as follows.
Each year we recognise supporters who go above and beyond. It's therefore our pleasure to announce that nominations are now open for the OxVox supporter of the year award for 2024/25.
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The award commemorates the late Andy 'Womble' James, a unique supporter and member of the United community, with the blessing of his family.
They were keen to be involved and having already discussed it, we were delighted when they agreed that the trophy would affectionately be known as 'The Womble'.
So, we ask, please send us your recommendations for supporter of the year by email to enquiries@
We are looking for people who have gone above and beyond to support our club, help our fanbase, and contribute to our community.
Please nominate someone, other than yourself, who you feel is deserving of this recognition. Please include their full name, a short paragraph on their achievements for the season, and where possible, links to any stories or social media connected to anything they have done.
We will create a shortlist and using the biographical notes you create for them, will put it back to the fans to vote for the winner. More than winning, it's about recognising all the amazing supporters and their efforts throughout the season.
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You have until mid-July to get your nominations in, and the voting will take place shortly afterwards. The award will take place at the beginning of the season, with winners and nominees invited.
As a supporters' award, we were keen to make it about the fans and so we were excited when we found one of our own to make the trophy itself. It looks fantastic.
Paul Smith has been incredibly generous with his time and effort, and refused to take a penny for his work. Some of you may already be familiar with his work based around the crest and we can't thank him enough.
We have also been in touch with the club who are keen to help and it has been agreed that, as happened in previous years when it was awarded to Michael North and to Liam Walker, the trophy will be displayed at the training ground, where it will sit with a photo and brief description of the winner's contribution to both the club and the fanbase. A reminder every day to the players of what this club means to the fans.
STOP PRESS: We are also aware that there are just days left to write to Cherwell District Council to express your support for the planned new stadium at The Triangle site near Kidlington. For details and links to the CDC site, visit
