National footballer Eartha Pond has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to grassroots sports with a nomination for the Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Award, part of The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year 2025 Awards. Pond, a former defender for top clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, has also represented the Piton Girlz in 2023. Beyond her athletic achievements, she is a dedicated community activist and social entrepreneur. The award, as highlighted in an official letter shared on Pond’s social media, honors women who break barriers and unite communities through the joy of sports and physical activity. Pond’s nomination is largely attributed to her impactful work with the “Girls Allowed” programme, which has engaged over 8,000 girls across the UK in diverse sports, and her “Mums Allowed” initiative, empowering women to rediscover movement and wellbeing. Additionally, she has sponsored kits for Saint Lucia’s national women’s team. Expressing her gratitude on Instagram, Pond emphasized her long-standing commitment to grassroots efforts in education, sports, and policy. Voting for the awards is open to UK residents until December 20, 2025, with winners announced on February 4, 2026.