Local heroes of grassroots cricket in Norfolk are honoured

16th September 2022

Players, officials and volunteers who work tirelessly in local cricket were saluted at the Norfolk Cricket Board’s Grassroots Awards evening.

About 80 guests gathered at Wensum Valley Hotel and heard an inspiring collection of stories from around the county from the work of groundsmen to coaches to young volunteers.

Volunteer Development Officer Neil Irons organised the event and NCB Chair Jane Hannah was compere.

The 2022 winners are listed below, the winner is highlighted in bold.

RISING STAR

Niamh Rushton
Will Hurrell
Jamie Pywell

GAME CHANGER

Thomas Cox
Luc Brister
Liam Riseborough

CRICKET INNOVATORS

Alex Patterson
Teresa & Steve Davey
Richard Skeen

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Andrew Cooper
Rocklands CC

INSPIRED TO PLAY

Sam Adkin
David Grady
Andy Horobin

GROWING THE GAME

Matt Barnett
Karen Reeder
Richard Ewin

GROUNDS MANAGEMENT TEAM

Norwich CC
Great Melton CC
Ketteringham Hall CC

SAFE HANDS

Helena Last
Karan Taylor
Gary Saunders

UNSUNG HERO

Robin Yates
Paul Aldous
Michelle Patterson

LIFETIME ACHIEVER

Steve Phoenix
Patrick Dewing
Martin Pearse


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