The Steelbacks Foundation Cricket Collective Awards are an annual celebration of the volunteers, young leaders, clubs, and community groups who keep recreational cricket thriving week in, week out.

The purpose of these awards is to shine a light on the people whose dedication, passion, and energy make recreational cricket possible across Northamptonshire.

Selected award categories have National winners, who are chosen from all the county winners and announced later in the year.

Please use the form below to celebrate a volunteer who you know goes above and beyond. Don't forget to spread the word so every outstanding volunteer gets the recognition they deserve.

The deadline for nominations is May 20th

The Awards Presentation will take place on Sunday August 9th at the County Ground, when the Northamptonshire Steelbacks host Somerset in the One Day Cup.

*1.Name of volunteer/s being nominated(Required.)

*2.Contact email of volunteer/s being nominated.(Required.)

*3.Age of volunteer being nominated (applies to Young Cricket Collective Champion nominations only)(Required.)

*4.Name of person nominating (your name)(Required.)

*5.Your contact email(Required.)

*6.Club or community that the nominated volunteer is associated with.(Required.)

*7.Please select the award category for your nomination.
For additional nominations, please complete this form again.(Required.)

Newcomer of the Year
An individual who has become a volunteer recently and made an immediate, positive impact. Whether through fresh ideas, infectious enthusiasm or a willingness to go above and beyond, and is now an integral part of their club or community.

Grounds Management Team of the Year
Volunteers who go the extra mile to make sure players have quality, safe, and sustainable facilities to enjoy cricket throughout the season.

Young Cricket Collective Champion
A young volunteer aged 14 to 25 who has brought fresh energy, skills, or ideas to cricket this season, leading by example, acting as a positive role model, and making a meaningful contribution to their team, club or community.

League Legend
A league volunteer, committee member or administrator who goes above and beyond to support clubs, local competitions and participation levels.

Raising the Game
A volunteer, committee member, or administrator who has gone above and beyond to help make cricket the most inclusive team sport opening cricket to new participants and communities and helping them thrive and feel welcome.

Coach of the Year
A volunteer coach who goes above and beyond to inspire and develop players of all ages and abilities, creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable learning environment.

Lifetime Services to Coaching
A individual who has dedicated a lifetime to coaching, nurturing and mentoring players and fellow coaches, creating a lasting legacy across clubs, leagues, counties, or schools.

Unsung Hero
A dedicated volunteer whose efforts to make cricket happen often go unnoticed or take place behind-the-scenes, yet they continue to go above and beyond to support their club or community and to improve the experience for everyone involved.

Lifetime Achiever
An individual whose long-term service has shaped their club, league, or community, leaving a lasting legacy through years of dedication.

Sustainability Innovator
An individual, club, or group 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.

Official of the Year
Match Officials, whether as an Umpire or Scorer, who uphold the spirit of cricket through fairness,
professionalism and respect, and who make significant contributions to theirorganisation and the wider cricketing community, including supporting the development of others.

National Programmes Activator of the Year
An individual who goes the extra mile to ensure every child, every parent helper and fellow activators enjoy the experience of All Stars and/or Dynamos programmes. In many cases they will be the first volunteer that a new child or family meets and they ensure everyone is made welcome.

*8.Describe how this volunteer has contributed to cricket and the impact they have had at your club or community? (250 words max.) (Required.)

9.Why does the volunteer you have nominated stand out for recognition? Highlight what makes their contribution exceptional or inspiring compared to others. (250 words max)

*10.How long has this volunteer been associated with your club or community?(Required.)

*11.Has this volunteer held multiple roles during their time associated with your club or community?(Required.)

Yes

No

If Yes, please state the roles

*12.How many hours approximately does this volunteer give up per week to deliver their role?(Required.)

1-5 hours

5-10 hours

10+ hours

Other (please specify)

*13.Approximately how many participants (children and adults) have been
impacted from the time and efforts of your nominated volunteer?(Required.)

14.Please provide any additional information to support your nomination.