The organizers of the Nigeria Pitch Award have assured Nigerians of transparency, credibility, and integrity in deciding the winners of various award categories. Chairman of the organizing committee, Shina Phillips, emphasized that the award process is designed to avoid controversy, involving a college of voters composed of Nigeria's most knowledgeable, experienced, and professional journalists, and an independent collation body.

Phillips explained that the award is structured to be sustainable and to serve as a lasting legacy for future generations. The responsibility of deciding winners is entrusted to seasoned journalists with extensive expertise in reporting and analyzing football. He highlighted that the independent vote collation body, SIAO, is a well-respected entity in Nigeria's accounting and auditing sector.

The award categories encompass a broad spectrum of football activities, both on and off the pitch, and include:

Players Category:

• Goalkeeper of the Year
• Defender of the Year
• Midfielder of the Year
• Striker of the Year
• Rashidi Yekini Award
• Sam Okwaraji Award
• MVP (Men) in the NPFL Award
• MVP (Women) in the NPFL Award
• Queen of the Pitch
• King of the Pitch

Club Category:

• Club of the Year
• Manager of the Year
• Coach of the Year

Official's Category:

• Referee of the Year
• Players' Agent of the Year

State Category:

• State with the Best Grassroots Football Development Programme
• Football Friendly Governor of the Year

Media Category:

• Football Journalist of the Year (Print)
• Football Journalist of the Year (TV)
• Football Journalist of the Year (Radio)

Corporate Category:

• Corporate Sponsor of Football Award

Honorary Awards:

• Special Achievement Award
• Football Achievement Award

The Nigeria Pitch Award aims to contribute to the growth of football, encourage and inspire footballers and stakeholders. Over one hundred journalists from across the country will participate in the voting process to recognize deserving individuals.