This year, there are 19 award categories that will allow us to recognise and reward those in your clubs or community who have made an outstanding contribution to cricket this year, be it a young volunteer who has gone above and beyond or a volunteer who has given a lifetime of service to the club.
Please click HERE and complete the nomination form!
Nominations will close on the 14th August 2026.
All nominees entered by 24th July will be invited to the Derbyshire men's 50-over game.
Catagories:
Newcomer of the Year - An individual who has recently stepped into the world of cricket volunteering and made an immediate, positive impact. Whether through fresh ideas, infectious enthusiasm, or willingness to go above and beyond, this person has quickly become an integral part of their club or community.
Young Cricket Collective Champion - A young volunteer aged 14 to 25 who has brought fresh energy, skills, or ideas to cricket this season, leading by example, acting as a positive role model, and making a meaningful contribution to their team, club or community.
Raising the Game - A volunteer, committee member, or administrator who has gone above and beyond to help make cricket the most inclusive team sport. Opening cricket to new participants and communities and helping them thrive and feel welcome.
Sustainable Innovator - An individual, club, or group that is addressing the threat climate change poses to cricket by making sustainable changes to operations, adapting their facilities and/or engaging and educating their local community.
Cricket Collective Champion - An individual who plays a vital role in making recreational cricket happen by championing the volunteers who bring it to life. They support and uplift others, helping to recruit new faces, nurture existing volunteers, and create a welcoming, motivated environment where everyone feels valued.
Official of the Year - Match Officials, whether as an Umpire or Scorer, who uphold the spirit of cricket through fairness, professionalism and respect, and who make significant contributions to their organisation and the wider cricketing community, including supporting the development of others.
Grounds Management Team of the Year - Volunteers who go the extra mile to make sure players have quality, safe, and sustainable facilities to enjoy cricket throughout the season.
League Legend - A league volunteer committee member or administrator who goes above and beyond to support clubs, local competitions, and participation levels.
Coach of the year - A coach who goes above and beyond to inspire and develop players of all ages and abilities, creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable learning environment.
Lifetime Services to Coaching - An individual who has dedicated a lifetime to coaching, nurturing and mentoring players and fellow coaches, creating a lasting legacy across clubs, leagues, counties, or schools.
Connecting Communities - A club or community organisation which has gone above and beyond to #raisethegame and support communities/ groups.
SafeHands Award - An individual who has gone above and beyond to create a positive and inclusive environment for people to enjoy the game.
Young Coach of the Year - A young person (aged 16-25) who is already making a difference and is already passing on their enthusiasm for the game and inspiring the next generation of players.
Metro Bank Champion of Girls' Cricket - An individual, coach, role model or club who has championed the development of girls' cricket, creating opportunities for girls to play, coach, and lead.
Unsung Hero - A dedicated volunteer whose efforts to make cricket happen often go unnoticed or take place behind the scenes, yet they continue to go above and beyond to support their club or community and to improve the experience for everyone involved.
Lifetime Achiever - An individual whose long-term service has shaped their club, league, or community, leaving a lasting legacy through years of dedication.
Champion of Women's Cricket - A volunteer, coach or role model who has championed growing women's cricket at their club.
Primary School of the Year - A school that has really engaged with our Chance to Shine programme and created a culture of cricket throughout the whole school to form a lasting legacy.
Teacher of the Year - A teacher who has gone above and beyond to provide opportunities for their students to play, learn and develop through cricket.
If you have any questions, please contact T[email protected]