National Community Cricket Awards
National Community Cricket Awards
The National Community Cricket Awards (previously known as A Sport For All Awards) have recognised leaders and outstanding initiatives in community cricket since 2016/17.
The Awards are aligned to Cricket Australia's purpose of uniting and inspiring everyone to love and play cricket and are announced during National Volunteer Week in May each year.
There are 15 x Awards categories:
Celebrating Cricket in Schools
A school, ambassador or initiative that celebrates the connection between school, student and the broader cricket community.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Southern Cross Catholic College, Townsville (Qld) |
Robert Steel, Wedderburn College (Vic) |
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2022/23 |
Joshua Wardell, Spring Mountain State School (Qld) |
Annie Mackenzie, Glenora District High School (Tas) |
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2021/22 |
Wayne Schultz, Roxburgh Park PS (Vic) |
Katie Liebelt, Clare High School (SA) |
|
2020/21 |
Bayanami Public School (NSW) |
Stuart Medcraft, Mowbray CC (Tas) |
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2019/20 |
Margo MacIntosh, Catholic Secondary Schools Sports Assoc. (Qld) |
Mark and Michelle, Baulkham Hills North PS (NSW) |
Community Cricket Association of the Year
A cricket association that actively works to create a sustainable competition that provides opportunities for everyone to have the chance to be involved in cricket.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association (ACT) |
Alexandra & Eastern Hills CA (SA) |
|
2022/23 |
Cricket Albury Wodonga (NSW/Vic) |
Chinchilla CA (Qld) |
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2021/22 |
Barossa & Light CA (SA) |
Colac & District CA (Vic) |
|
2020/21 |
Alexandra & Eastern Hills CA (SA) |
Swan Hill District CA (Vic) |
|
2019/20 |
Young District CA (ACT) |
Young CA (ACT) Toowoomba CA (Qld) |
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2018/19 |
Para Districts CA (SA) |
Manly Warringah Junior CA (NSW) |
|
2017/18 |
Orange District Junior CA (NSW) |
Melbourne All-Abilities CA (Vic) |
|
2016/17 |
Hurricanes Primary League (Tas) |
|
Community Cricket Club of the Year
A community cricket club that actively creates welcoming environments and seeks to create sustainable participation and growth through good governance, volunteer support and inclusive on-field programs.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Northern Districts (Butchers) CC (NSW) |
Kiewa CC (Vic) |
|
2022/23 |
Southern District Magpies CC (Qld) |
Sanctuary Lakes CC (Vic) |
|
2021/22 |
Warwick Greenwood CC (WA) |
Bega Angledale CC (NSW) |
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2020/21 |
Leschenault CC (WA) |
Enfield United Community CC (SA) |
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2019/20 |
Wembley Districts Junior CC (WA) |
Edinburgh CC (Vic) |
|
2018/19 |
Youlden Parkville CC (Vic) |
Quinns Rock CC (WA) |
|
2017/18 |
Edinburgh CC (Vic) |
La Trobe CC (Tas) |
|
2016/17 |
Camden CC (NSW) |
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Community Cricket Coach of the Year
A coach who exemplifies coaching The Australian Way. Someone who has gone out of their way to make sure that participants are supported to develop both their skills and a lifelong love of cricket.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
David Turnbull, Jandakot Lakes Junior CC (WA) |
Brett MacTavish, Modbury CC (SA) |
|
2022/23 |
Roy Rinks, Griffith District CA (NSW) |
John Hignett, Whitfords Junior CC (WA) |
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2021/22 |
Ian Kenny, Streaky Bay CC (SA) |
Andrew Watson, Southern Districts Magpies CC (Qld) |
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2020/21 |
Mark Macdonald, Winston Hills CC (NSW) |
Rob Ward, Western Region Junior CA (Vic) |
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2019/20 |
Jaccob Rodda, Irrewarra CC (Vic) |
Kim Williams, Clermont Bulls CC (Qld) |
|
2018/19 |
Imran Webb, SA Deaf and Hard of Hearing Team (SA) |
Jeremy Byrne, Buninyong CC (Vic) |
|
2017/18 |
Daryl Forrest, Cooroy-Eumundi CC (Qld) |
Phil Jenkins, Wagga City CC (NSW) |
|
2016/17 |
Hussain Hanif, Yarraville Club CC (Vic) |
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Community Cricket Partnership of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding leadership and support in building community-based partnerships that provide positive outcomes to the cricket community (eg: Local Government, not-for-profit groups, multiple clubs).
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Harrup Park and Mackay CA (Qld) |
Brighton CC & Childhood Cancer Association (SA) |
|
2022/23 |
St George Cricket Association & South West School Sport (Qld) |
Blacktown City & District CA (NSW) |
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2021/22 |
Blind Cricket Tasmania (Tas) |
Townsville Western Suburbs & Garbutt Magpies (Qld) |
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2020/21 |
Cumberland City Council (NSW) |
Kingsley Woodvale Junior CC (WA) |
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2019/20 |
Bassendean Junior CC & Bridgewater Oats Street (WA) |
Barossa Council (SA) |
|
2018/19 |
Vodafone Australia |
Inclusion Solutions |
|
2017/18 |
New Horizons |
South West Indigenous Network (Qld) |
|
2016/17 |
The Lord's Taverners Australia |
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Community Facility Project of the Year
This award acknowledges a club, organisation or local government authority that has developed or redeveloped a Community Cricket Facility that has delivered upon Australian Cricket’s strategic objectives, incorporated environmentally sustainable design and facilitated successful stakeholder relationships.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Maroondah City Council – Maroondah Edge Centre (Vic) |
Tanunda CC – Tanunda Recreation Park (SA) |
|
2018/19 |
Irrewarra CC (Vic) |
Shoobridge Park (Tas) |
|
2017/18 |
Sheffield CC (Tas) |
Mulgrave Combined CC (Qld) |
|
2016/17 |
Caloundra CC (Qld) |
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Community Match Official of the Year
A match official (such as a scorer, team manager, umpire) who leads by example in championing safe, fair and enjoyable cricket for all.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
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2023/24 |
Phillip Turtle (NSW) |
Melina Luther (Qld) |
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2022/23 |
Alison Fairleigh (Qld) |
Matthew Kruger (WA) |
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2021/22 |
Darrell Holt (Vic) |
Greg Payne (Qld) |
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2020/21 |
Marcus Rosas (NT) |
Glenn Pepper (NSW) |
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2019/20 |
Bruce Wood (NSW) |
Tony Willmott (Tas) |
|
2018/19 |
Paul Todd (SA) |
Graeme Glazebrook (NSW) |
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2017/18 |
Ron Buchholz (Qld) |
Chris Ive (Vic) |
|
2016/17 |
Geoff Jackson (Tas) |
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Cricket Blast Coordinator of the Year
This award recognises a Coordinator who emphasise the essential aspects of the Cricket Blast Coordinator's role, focusing on creating an enjoyable, inclusive, and skill-oriented environment while fostering community involvement and contributing to the future of cricket.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Ash Hockin, Albury CC (NSW) |
Matthew Braid, Busselton Margaret River Junior CA (WA) |
Inclusion and Diversity Initiative of the Year
This award acknowledges the outstanding delivery of diverse and inclusive experiences by finding clever and innovative ways to engage and grow their club.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Sanjay Sharma, Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Assoc (ACT) |
Tasmanian Nepalese Cricket Association (Tas) |
|
2022/23 |
West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook CC (NSW) |
Margaret River Hawks CC (WA) |
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2021/22 |
Mechelle Hare (NSW) |
Morphettville Park CC (SA) |
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2020/21 |
Bateman Junior Cricket Club (WA) |
Southern District Magpies Cricket Club (Qld) |
|
2019/20 |
Multicultural Communities of Australia (SA) |
Wembley Districts Junior CC (WA) |
Indoor Facility of the Year
An indoor facility that embraces the connection with the community and cricket to provide the best program experience to its participants.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Mark Taylor Oval Indoor Cricket Centre (NSW) |
Croydon Indoor Sports (Vic) |
|
2022/23 |
John Mackay Sports Centre (NSW) |
Casey Stadium – YMCA (Vic) |
|
2021/22 |
Box Hill Action Indoor Sports (Vic) |
Mega Courts Indoor Sports (SA) |
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2020/21 |
Newcastle Indoor Sports (NSW) |
Bouncer Indoor Sports (WA) |
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2019/20 |
Wildcatz Indoor Sports (Qld) |
Macleay Indoor Sports (NSW) |
Junior Initiative of the Year
Acknowledging the outstanding delivery of junior cricket experiences by finding clever and innovative ways to engage and grow their junior offering with a focus on education, fun and social connection.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Payneham CC (SA) |
Manly Warringah Junior CA (NSW) |
|
2022/23 |
North Queensland Country Club (Qld) |
Cowra Junior CA (NSW) |
|
2021/22 |
Herbert River CC (Qld) |
Wynyard CC (Tas) |
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2020/21 |
Adelaide Nepalese CA (SA) |
Goulburn District Junior CA (NSW) |
|
2019/20 |
Fitzroy CC (SA) |
Mackay CA (Qld) |
|
2018/19 |
Edinburgh CC (Vic) |
Quinns Rock CC (WA) |
|
2017/18 |
Souths Junior CC (Qld) |
Temora & District Junior CA (NSW) |
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2016/17 |
Wonga Park CC (Vic) |
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Technology and Media Initiative of the Year
An individual, club or association who uses technology to create a connection to its members, by reducing volunteer time, connecting members through social media or enhancing participant experience.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Coromandel Valley Ramblers CC (SA) |
SSS North Queensland Cricket Show (Qld) |
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2022/23 |
The Cricket Show – Wide Bay (Qld) |
Parramatta District CA (NSW) |
|
2021/22 |
WA Country Cricket Board (WA) |
Aaron Hagenbach, MNC Cricket (NSW) |
|
2020/21 |
Manly Warringah District CC (NSW) |
Jarryd Simister & Nick Work, Coromandel Valley Ramblers CC (SA) |
|
2019/20 |
Southern CA (Tas) |
Ben Baker (Qld) |
Volunteer of the Year
An outstanding individual who has demonstrated significant contribution and leadership in supporting their Club, Association, program or team to create great experiences for their community.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Kirsten Piccinini, Wembley Districts JCC & Central JCA (WA) |
John Tate, Nightcliff CC & Northern Territory CMOA (NT) |
|
2022/23 |
Amanda Fraser, Glenorie District CC (NSW) |
Andrew Guest, PCYC Yarrabah/Mulgrave Combined CC (Qld) |
|
2021/22 |
Nicole Williams, Brighton CC (SA) |
Sandra Hagerty, Swan Valley CC (WA) |
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2018/19 |
Travers Zanker, Nichols Point CC (Vic) |
Charles Rose, University of Tasmania CC (Tas) |
|
2017/18 |
Jason Schmidt, New Town CC (Tas) |
Patricia Spry, Mareeba CC (Qld) |
|
2016/17 |
Margie Oldfield, Wembley Districts Junior CC (WA) |
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Women and Girls Initiative of the Year
This award looks to celebrate the outstanding delivery of female-based experiences by finding clever and innovative ways to engage and grow their program.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
White Knights Baldivis CC (WA) |
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills District CA (NSW) |
|
2022/23 |
Dubbo Junior CA (NSW) |
Pioneer Valley CC (Qld) |
|
2021/22 |
West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook CC (NSW) |
Tassie Superstars Women’s Team (Tas) |
|
2020/21 |
Geraldton Regional Cricket Board (WA) |
Newcastle Junior CA & Charlestown Junior CC (NSW) |
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2019/20 |
Holland Park Junior CC (Qld) |
Barwon Womens Cricket Competition (Vic) |
Young Leader of the Year
A young person, under the age of 25 who positively impacts those around them through their off-field leadership in volunteering.
|
Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
|
2023/24 |
Josh Niederer, Reynella CC (SA) |
Ava Danholt, Wembley Districts Junior CC (WA) |
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2022/23 |
Elysa Oliveri, Blowfly CC (NSW) |
Daniel Melican, Footscray United CC (Vic) |
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2021/22 |
Neel Kalia, Wembley Districts Junior CC (WA) |
Ellie Campbell, Burwood CC (Vic) |
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2020/21 |
Daniel Smith, Sorell CC (Tas) |
Jordan Jones, Blowfly CC (NSW) |
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2019/20 |
Danielle Chivers, West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook CC (NSW) |
Jarryd Roberts, Monash CC (SA) |