Cricket Collective Awards

The Cricket Collective Awards are our way of saying thank you to the volunteers who keep our clubs and communities thriving. With a variety of award categories, there’s a chance for everyone to be recognised for their dedication and impact.

 

Volunteers are the lifeblood of recreational cricket; without them, the game simply wouldn’t exist.

The Cricket Collective Awards celebrate and recognise the amazing contributions of volunteers, coaches, and club members who go above and beyond to support cricket in their communities. Winners are celebrated for their dedication, commitment, and the positive impact they have on players and clubs across the county.

Click here to see who won a 2025 Cricket Collective Award.

We recognise the vital role volunteers play in recreational cricket. Every year, we host the Cricket Collective Awards at Edgbaston, celebrating special groups of volunteers, presenting them with awards, and sharing their inspiring stories.

Sam Wyles

Workforce Development Manager

Cricket Collective Award Categories

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 a 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.

The 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.

Sustainability 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.

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.

Lifetime Achiever

An individual whose long – term service has shaped their club,
league, or community, leaving a lasting legacy through years of
dedication.

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.