Taylor Moore and Layah Douglas receive PFA Community Champion Awards

Bristol Rovers defender Taylor Moore and Bristol Rovers Women's right-back Layah Douglas have been named the PFA Community Champions for the 2024/25 season. This award recognizes players who go above and beyond in supporting their local communities and making a positive impact.

The PFA Community Champion Award is given to one player from each club in the English Football League and the Women's pyramid who demonstrates exceptional dedication to community outreach and engagement. The players are chosen based on their work in promoting social inclusion, health and wellbeing, education, and other community initiatives.

This season, Taylor Moore has been recognised with the PFA Community Champion award for his incredible work launching ‘5K Your Way', a mental health initiative encouraging open conversation, connection, and well-being through light physical activity. Inspired by his own personal experiences, Taylor’s commitment to mental fitness has created a safe and supportive space for those in our community who need it most.

Meanwhile, Layah Douglas has been honoured for her outstanding dedication as a Show Racism the Red Card Ambassador. Layah has consistently used her platform as a Bristol Rovers Women’s player to challenge discrimination and educate young people on the importance of equality, inclusion, and respect, both on and off the pitch.

Both awards were presented by PFA Community Liaison Executive, Scott Walker, who was delighted to hear about the amazing work that both Taylor and Layah have done in the community throughout the season.

Bristol Rovers Community Trust CEO, Adam Tutton said “Both Taylor and Layah have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their local communities and are deserving winners of the PFA Community Champion Award. Their dedication to mental health and inclusion is truly exemplary, and has been witnessed through the launch of the 5k Your Way project and Layah's commitment to Show Racism the Red Card. We'd like to thank them for them incredible and inspiring work this season."