I don't know man. Getting a girlfriend imo is by chance. I've never tried looking actively for one because I think it's shallow, so yeah I'm not too good at that one.
What's harder though is that you claim to be awkward around girls. Getting over that is not easy, but my main tip for you is to be yourself. You could always build up confidence by dressing well, and maintaining hygiene. But being yourself is the most important thing, altering your personality doesn't exactly work and just makes you look like a guy with a hidden agenda. You have to be genuine, that's what girls appreciate. There's no magical tip to just break away from being awkward around girls, the most practical thing to do is to face your fears without forcing yourself. Talk to a girl and take it slowly, build up your confidence, get used to it, it will come to you naturally.