{"id":4555,"date":"2025-07-24T18:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/foundation\/?p=4555"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:32:21","slug":"grassroots-cricket-awards-2024-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/foundation\/2025\/07\/24\/grassroots-cricket-awards-2024-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominations for the Grassroots Cricket Collective Awards are open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the third year, the Grassroots Cricket Collective Awards return to recognise the incredible volunteers who go above and beyond to make cricket accessible to all.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year\u2019s awards highlighted some of the most inspiring individuals and clubs across Warwickshire and Birmingham, whose efforts have made a lasting impact on their communities. Among them was&nbsp;John Beart, founder of Alderman Smith\u2019s&nbsp;No Balls Cricket, who received the&nbsp;Connecting Communities&nbsp;award for establishing a fully inclusive cricket club. With over 45 active members, the club has become a welcoming space for LGBTQ+, BAME, veteran, and older adult players, showcasing how cricket can unite communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Growing the Game&nbsp;award was presented to&nbsp;Mick Beale and Graham Seal&nbsp;of the Nuneaton Thursday League, who spearheaded the launch of a new women\u2019s league in 2023. Supported by \u00a36,000 in funding, the initiative brought seven teams into the league, including four entirely new to women\u2019s cricket, representing a major stride in increasing participation and opportunity at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A description of the award categories and how you can nominate someone this year is provided below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coach of the Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A coach who goes the extra mile and is a true coaching hero to their club, league, county or school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connecting Communities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A club or community organisation which has gone above and beyond to #raisethegame and support communities and\/or groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inspired to Play<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual or group within your club or community organisation going above and beyond to #raisethegame and open the game up to new audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Metro Bank Champion of Girls&#8217; Cricket<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A volunteer, coach or and\/or groups role model who has championed growing girls\u2019 cricket at their club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cricket Innovators<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone who has brought new ideas and\/or implemented new systems to improve your club or community group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing the Game<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A league volunteer, committee member, or administrator going above and beyond to support clubs and help increase the number of games played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lifetime Achiever<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>That one individual who has given many years of service to your club or community group and who you could not do without.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rising Star<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A young volunteer making a difference in the game (for 11-16-year-olds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Game Changer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A young volunteer making a difference in the game (for 17-25-year-olds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volunteer Grounds Team of the Year<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An opportunity to reward and recognise those volunteers who are working hard and improving the places where the game is played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe Hands<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual that has gone above and beyond to create a positive and inclusive environment for young people to enjoy the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tackling Climate Change<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A club or community organisation 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Young Coach of the Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A young person who is already passing on their enthusiasm for the game and inspiring the next generation of players (16-25-year-olds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unsung Hero<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Those heroes who impact our game from behind-the-scenes and help us make cricket happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outstanding Contribution \u2013 Services to Coaching<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This person is the life and soul at your club, in your league, your county or at your school, coaching and making a difference to players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to nominate a volunteer for one of these awards, please complete the nomination form by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=5OvGMd-Lm0WOju_E-PFvqjcg9Q3_BiBAuEWNcyhVFSVUMjVBTTdQUEIxNU9EV1FNMkMwVDJHNTlQMy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nominations close on\u00a0Sunday 31st August and the awards will take place on Friday 24th October.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the third year, the Grassroots Cricket Collective Awards return to recognise the incredible volunteers who go above and beyond to make cricket accessible to all. 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