Norfolk Cricket Volunteers Celebrated at Annual Cricket Collective Awards

Over 40 outstanding volunteers involved within recreational cricket in Norfolk were celebrated at the annual Cricket Collective Awards on Tuesday 24th September at Wensum Valley Golf & County Club.

The evening bought together the top 3 nominees covering 13 different volunteer cricket awards in Norfolk having been selected from long list of individuals who were nominated by cricket and clubs and individuals during the 2024 cricket season.

The volunteers were joined by their guests, Norfolk Cricket Board Staff and Directors along with special guest, Rob Setchell from ITV Anglia.

The awards were given out throughout the evening in between a 3-course meal with the main three awards saved for the end of the night. A full list of the winners can be found below.

• Rising Star – Miles Harris (Grimston CC)
• Growing The Game – George Wright (Reepham & Salle CC)
• Cricket Innovator – Gavin Staffon Lawrence (Denver CC)
• Young Coach of The Year – Greg Harding (Hardingham CC)
• Volunteer Grounds Team– Bradenham CC
• Safe Hands – Anne Wallance (ABW CC)
• Connecting Communities – 8:56 Foundation
• Inspired to Play – Lucy Bambridge (Aylsham St Giles CC)
• Coach of The Year – Matty Steward (Hethersett & Tas Valley CC)
• Metro Bank Champion of Women & Girls Cricket – Amy Beck (Downham Stow CC)
• Unsung Hero – Mike Lincoln (Horsford CC)
• Outstanding Services to Coaching – Mick Piggott (Thetford CC)
• Lifetime Achiever – Andy Adcock (Topcroft), Pete Coote (North Runcton) and Ron Williamson (Thornham) (Pictured Above with Rob Setchell)

The awards are a small way to thank the outstanding work that the volunteers do to make recreational cricket possible in Norfolk on an annual basis.

Norfolk Cricket Board Volunteer Development Officer, Neil Irons commented “It was another fantastic evening and it was great to see the event grow again for a 3rd consecutive year with almost 100 people in attendance and 13 awards presented. Volunteers are the heartbeat of the game across Norfolk and without them the game would fall flat on its feet. We know that a dinner alone doesn’t justify the hard work and hundreds of hours each of tonight’s volunteers have given to Norfolk Cricket this summer but it is always nice to say thank you. Whilst we had winners of the various categories, all of the nominees are winners along with their families that allow them to undertake the volunteering. We now look forward to the 2025 event!”

ENDS
01/11/2024