Cricket Collective Volunteer Awards 2026 – Nominate Now!

The Cricket Collective Awards are an annual celebration of the volunteers, young leaders, clubs, and community groups who keep the grassroots game thriving week in, week out. These awards shine a light on the people whose dedication, passion, and energy make cricket possible across the county!

Throughout the season, Recreational Cricket Boards run their local award programmes, sharing winners at county events and across social media. National winners are then selected from regional champions and announced in the winter. We want to celebrate all volunteers in Norfolk this summer and request that clubs put forward nominees.

To nominate someone at your club, simply complete the forms below and send them to Volunteer Development Officer, Neil Irons via the details.

The top 3 nominees from each category will be invited to the annual Norfolk Cricket Collective Celebration Awards evening at Wensum Valley Golf & Country Club on Friday 11^th September at 6.30pm.

Don’t forget to spread the word so every outstanding volunteer gets the recognition they deserve!

2026 Categories (13 Different Awards)

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.

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
A 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 –public voted award*
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.

*The Cricket Collective Champion Award is decided solely by a public vote at the national stage. The county stage involves standard nominations only and does not include a public vote.

How to nominate?

To nominate your unsung hero, please complete the Nomination Form via the button below or download the form using the links at the bottom of the page.

Submission & Deadline

Once you complete your nomination, please send it back to NCF Volunteer Development Officer, Neil Irons via the email address below.

Email: neil.irons@norfolkcricket.co.uk

The deadline for submission is Friday 7th August 2026

More Information

If you have any questions or queries regarding the 2026 Cricket Collective Awards in Norfolk or would like more information about volunteering in Norfolk, please do contact NCF Volunteer Development Officer, Neil Irons via the details below.

Email: neil.irons@norfolkcricket.co.uk