Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Cricket Collective Awards

Cricket wouldn’t exist without the incredible volunteers who make the game happen - and now it’s time to give them the recognition they deserve.

Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Cricket Collective Awards, the annual celebration of the outstanding individuals, clubs, and organisations who power recreational cricket across the country.

With 15 award categories, this year’s awards will honour more volunteers than ever before — from young leaders and community champions to dedicated coaches and behind-the-scenes heroes.

Nominations close: Monday 25th August 2025

Early Bird Prize Draw

Nominate someone before Monday 4th August and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win one of 4 prizes of 4 tickets to Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix at the Utilita Bowl on 10th August!

Special Announcement

All nominees will be invited to attend our 2025 Cricket Collective Celebration Event, taking place at the Utilita Bowl on Friday 7th November, alongside our spectacular Fireworks Night. It promises to be a night to remember as we come together to celebrate the amazing contributions made by volunteers across the game and announce our winners for 2025.

Let’s beat last year’s incredible total of over 200 nominations and shine a light on the people who make cricket thrive in our communities.

2025 Award Categories:

• Young Coach of the Year
  For 16–25-year-olds inspiring the next generation through coaching.

• Coach of the Year
  Recognising a coaching hero going the extra mile.

• Outstanding Contribution – Services to Coaching
  A long-serving coach making a lasting impact at club, league, or county level.

• The Metro Bank Champion of Girls’ Cricket
  A volunteer championing and growing girls’ cricket at grassroots level.

• Connecting Communities
  Celebrating those using cricket to bring people and communities together.

• Inspired to Play
  Recognising efforts to make cricket accessible to new and diverse audiences.

• Growing the Game
  For those helping increase game opportunities through leagues or club support.

• Lifetime Achiever
  Honouring an individual who’s dedicated many years to the grassroots game.

• Cricket Innovators
  Rewarding fresh ideas and systems that have improved local cricket.

• Unsung Hero
  Behind-the-scenes volunteers whose contributions often go unseen but never unnoticed.

• Rising Star (11–16)
  A young volunteer already making a meaningful impact.

• Game Changer (17–25)
  A young leader transforming the game in their club or community.

• Safe Hands
  Someone who creates a safe, inclusive environment for young cricketers.

• Volunteer Grounds Team of the Year
  A chance to thank those keeping pitches and facilities game-ready.

• Tackling Climate Change
  Clubs or groups leading the way in sustainability and climate action in cricket.