In celebration of National Volunteers Week, Cricket ACT would like to congratulate the winners of our 2024/25 Community Cricket Awards.
Announced at the ACT Cricket Awards last month, these awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of community associations, clubs and volunteers whose dedication to the delivery of the game is fundamental to ensuring the game remains a "sport for all"
Community Cricket Awards
Volunteer of the Year – Gillian Gerry, Ginninderra Cricket Club
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.
Community Junior Coach of the Year - Ranjan Agarwal, Yerrabi District CC
A junior 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.
Inclusion and Diversity Initiative of the Year - Blind Cricket ACT, Step to the Crease
This award acknowledges the outstanding delivery of diverse and inclusive experiences by finding clever and innovative ways to engage and grow their club.
Women and Girls Initiative of the Year - Jasmine Sharma, Kitchen to Crease
This award looks to celebrate the outstanding delivery of female-based experiences by finding clever and innovative ways to engage and grow their program.
Community Cricket Club of the Year - Canberra Telugu League
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.
Community Facility Project of the Year - Eastlake Junior Cricket Club
This award acknowledges a club, organisation or local government authority that has developed, or redeveloped, a community cricket facility to enable increased use by underrepresented groups in the community and an enhanced experience for all.