Once again, they are looking to celebrate the incredible people who dedicate their time and passion to growing the game at all levels, from enthusiastic coaches to inspirational volunteers. If you know someone who deserves recognition, nominate them today!

Please use this LINK to submit your Nomination.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON 14TH JULY 2025

This year’s nomination categories are listed below.

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
A club or community organisation which has gone above and beyond to #raisethegame and support communities/groups.

INSPIRED TO PLAY
An individual or group within your club or community organisation going above and beyond to #raisethegame and open the game up to new audiences.

GROWING THE GAME
A league volunteer, committee member, or administrator going above and beyond to support clubs and help increase the number of games played.

LIFETIME ACHIEVER
That one individual who has given many years of service to your club or community group and who you could not do without.

CRICKET INNOVATOR
Someone who has brought new ideas and/or implemented new systems to improve your club or community group.

UNSUNG HERO
Those heroes who impact our game from behind-the-scenes and help us make cricket happen.

RISING STAR AWARD
A young volunteer making a difference – for 11 to 16-year-olds.

GAME CHANGER
A young volunteer making a difference in the game – for 17 to 25-year-olds.

SAFEHANDS AWARD
An individual that has gone above and beyond to create a positive and inclusive environment for young people to enjoy the game.

VOLUNTEER GROUNDS MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE YEAR
An opportunity to reward and recognise those volunteers who are working hard and improving the places where the game is played.

TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE
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.

THE METRO BANK CHAMPION OF GIRLS' CRICKET
A volunteer, coach or role model who has championed growing girls’ cricket at their club.

COACH OF THE YEAR
A coach who goes the extra mile and is a true coaching hero to their club, league, county or school.

YOUNG COACH OF THE YEAR
A young person who is already passing on their enthusiasm for the game and inspiring the next generation of players (16-25-year-olds).

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION - SERVICES TO COACHING
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.

All shortlisted nominees will be invited to The Kia Oval for the 2025 Cricket Collective Awards. So, if you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their dedication to the game, be sure to nominate them today!