Frank Lampard collected the EFL Championship Manager of the Season trophy after steering Coventry City from 17th place in November to automatic promotion for the club with a 1‑1 draw at Blackburn. His side outperformed rivals Alex Neil, Sergej Jakirovic and Kim Hellberg in the voting. Four Sky Blues featured in the league’s Team of the Season, underscoring the turnaround.

Midfielder Hayden Hackney earned the Championship Player of the Season accolade, edging out Sunderland’s Zan Vipotnik and Coventry keeper Carl Rushworth. The Middlesbrough youngster’s consistency earned him a place alongside teammates in the Team of the Season, while young talent Jordan James and apprentice Louis Page rounded out the individual honours. Hackney’s recognition highlights Middlesbrough’s rising profile for Middlesbrough.

Across the lower tiers, Lincoln City’s Michael Skubala and Bromley’s Andy Woodman were named League One and League Two managers of the season respectively, reflecting their clubs’ promotion pushes. Leyton Orient striker Dom Ballard swept both player and young player awards in League One after netting 22 goals. The comprehensive awards night capped a season of surprise promotions and individual breakthroughs.