Cricket Australia has announced its National Community Cricket Award winners this week which celebrate the amazing contribution and tireless work of the volunteers at the heart of grassroots cricket.
In addition to this top award, Sanjay Sharma, President of IAMSA in the ACT, received the Inclusion & Diversity Initiative of the Year award, recognizing his exceptional efforts in promoting inclusivity in the sport.
These accolades, announced during National Volunteer Week, highlights the outstanding dedication and impact of grassroots cricket volunteers.
Cricket Australia extends heartfelt congratulations to all winners and nominees for their invaluable contributions to cricket and their local communities.
National Community Award Winners
Celebrating Cricket in Schools – Southern Cross Catholic College, Townsville, QLD
Community Cricket Association of the Year– Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association, ACT
Toyota Community Cricket Club of the Year – Northern Districts (Butchers) Cricket Club, NSW
Community Cricket Coach of the Year – David Turnbull, Jandakot Lakes Junior Cricket Club, WA
Community Cricket Partnership of the Year – Harrup Park and Mackay Cricket Association, QLD
Community Facility Project of the Year – Maroondah City Council – Maroondah Edge Centre (Jubilee Park)
Community Match Official of the Year – Phillip Turtle, Hawkesbury District Cricket Umpires Association, NSW
Cricket Blast Coordinator of the Year – Ash Hockin, East Albury Cricket Club, NSW
Inclusion & Diversity Initiative of the Year – Sanjay Sharma, Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association, ACT
Indoor Facility of the Year – Mark Taylor Oval Indoor Cricket Centre, NSW
Junior Initiative of the Year – Payneham Cricket Club, SA
Technology & Media Initiative of the Year – Coromandel Valley Ramblers Cricket Club, SA
NRMA Insurance Volunteer of the Year – Kirsten Piccinini, Wembley Districts Junior Cricket Club & Central Junior Cricket Association, WA
HCL Tech Women and Girls Initiative of the Year – White Knights Baldivis Cricket Club, WA
HCL Tech Young Leader of the Year – Josh Niederer, Reynella Cricket Club, SA
