The All India Football Federation has announced the awards for 2015. Bengaluru FC (BFC) midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh and striker Bala Devi has been named the 2015 AIFF Player-of-the-Year and woman Footballer-of-the-Year respectively. The awards were announced at the AIFF Annual General Body Meeting held in Margao, Goa.
Lyngdoh was chosen the winner on basis of votes from Coaches of I-League Clubs and he will be presented a prize of 2 lakh rupees along with a Trophy. Bala Devi will be presented with a Trophy along with a prize of 1 lakh rupees.
Other Awards
- 2015 AIFF Emerging Player of the Year – Pritam Kotal
- 2015 AIFF emerging Woman Footballer of the Year – Pyari Xaxa.
- 2015 AIFF Award for Best Grassroots Programme – Football Association of Odisha (FAO)
- The 2015 AIFF Award for long time contribution to Indian Footballwas awarded to Coca Cola.
- 2015 AIFF Award for Best Referee – CR Srikrishna
- 2015 AIFF Award for Best Assistant Referee – Sapam Knnedy