Hertfordshire Cricket

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Hertfordshire Cricket is delighted to announce the launch of the 2026 Cricket Collective Awards, our annual celebration of the remarkable volunteers who help cricket flourish across the county.

This initiative recognises the unsung heroes of our game: coaches, scorers, groundskeepers, administrators, officials, volunteers, and countless others who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to supporting cricket at every level.

Nominations Are Now Open!

Cricket clubs and organisations across Hertfordshire are invited to nominate outstanding individuals and teams who have made a significant contribution to the game. The awards feature a range of categories designed to recognise the vital roles played by volunteers within our cricketing community.

County Winners and National Recognition

Award winners from Hertfordshire will not only be celebrated locally but will also be put forward for national consideration as part of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Cricket Collective Awards programme.

This is your opportunity to recognise the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes and make cricket possible for players, clubs, and communities across the county.

Help us shine a spotlight on the people who make cricket happen. Nominate your local legends today!

Award Categories

The categories for the 2026 Cricket Cricket Awards are listed below:

Newcomer of the Year
An individual who has recently stepped into the world of cricket volunteering and made an immediate, positive impact. Whether through fresh ideas, infectious enthusiasm, or a willingness to go above and beyond, this person has quickly become an integral part of their club or community.

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.

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.

Metro Bank Champion of Girls’ Cricket
An individual, coach, role model or club who has championed the development of girls’ cricket, creating opportunities for girls to play, coach, and lead.

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

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 their organisation and the wider cricketing community, including supporting the development of others.

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.

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

Coach of the Year
A 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.

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

Nominations must be submitted electronically to Hertfordshire Cricket by Monday 31st August. County winners will be invited to a Hertfordshire Cricket celebration event at Lord's Cricket Ground on 25th September 2026.

NOMINATE HERE

PLEASE NOTE ONLY HERTFORDSHIRE PRIMARY AFFILIATED CLUBS CAN NOMINATE FOR THE HERTFORDSHIRE CRICKET COLLECTIVE AWARDS. CLUBS IN MIDDLESEX/BEDFORDSHIRE/CAMBRIDGESHIRE SHOULD NOMINATE THROUGH THEIR LOCAL COUNTY BOARD.