On Friday, September 20, the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation welcomed 13 Cricket Collective winners to Edgbaston to receive their awards from Gavin Larsen, Warwickshire County Cricket Club’s Performance Director.
The Cricket Collective Awards celebrate volunteers who go above and beyond to help make cricket happen. Without these individuals, cricket would not function as it does at these clubs.
The Rising Star Award is given to a young volunteer who is making a difference in the game (for 11-16-year-olds).
Connor Cherry received the Rising Star award at the lunch for his evident passion and love for the game. He has attended Foundation holiday camps since the age of seven and consistently improved his skills over the years.
When Connor became too old to participate in the cricket camps, Andy Turnbull, Cricket Development Officer, approached him and asked if he would like to volunteer as part of the coaching team.
Since the summer of 2023, Connor has hardly missed a day of volunteering.
Andy Turnbull said “He is full of energy, kind, caring, and always extremely helpful with setting up games and drills and adding valuable coaching advice to young players.”
“All of this is down to Connor’s maturity, professionalism, and wanting to give back and help the next generation of young cricketers.”
“Connor is only young but he has a very bright future ahead of him in cricket and he has all the attributes to make a fantastic young coach and have a long working career in the sport.”
Congratulations Connor. Keep up the good work, and we’re excited to see your progress over the next few years.