Rachel Daly and Sam Kerr are among the nominations for the Professional Footballers' Association women's players' player of the year award.
Chelsea forward Guro Reiten, Arsenal midfielder Frida Maanum, Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw and former Manchester United defender Ona Batlle are also on the shortlist.
Daly, who ended a six-year spell at US side Houston Dash to join Villa last year, has predominantly featured at left-back for England and up front for Villa.
Kerr, Australia's all-time top scorer, was named the Football Writers' Association women's player of the year last season.