From volunteers to leaders, we’re recognising the heartbeat of our Cricket community. Nominations are now open for the Cricket ACT Community Cricket Awards, celebrating the people, clubs and initiatives that make cricket a ‘sport for all’ across the ACT.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Celebrating Our Community Champions
“Our volunteers are the heart of cricket in the ACT. Their time, energy and passion keep our clubs strong and our community connected.”
— Adrian Brunker, Head of Community Cricket, Cricket ACT
Volunteers, coaches, administrators, young leaders and clubs all play a vital part in shaping a thriving community cricket environment. These awards acknowledge and celebrate those contributions across every level of the game both on and off the field.
Pathway to National Recognition
Winners from the ACT region will progress to the National Community Cricket Awards, presented by Cricket Australia during National Volunteer Week. This provides an opportunity for our Territory’s champions to be honoured on the national stage and recognised for the incredible impact they make.
Award Categories
Volunteer of the Year
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Young Leader of the Year
A young person, under the age of 25 who positively impacts those around them through their off-field leadership in volunteering.
Key Dates
- Nominations close will close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 24 February 2026
- Finalists: Notified shortly after the closing date
- Winners: Announced soon thereafter
For enquiries, please contact Adrian Brunker – adrian.brunker@cricketact.com.au.
Previous Cricket ACT Community Cricket Award Winners (2024/25)
- Volunteer of the Year: Gillian Gerry (Ginninderra Cricket Club)
- Community Junior Coach of the Year: Ranjan Agarwal (Yerrabi District CC)
- Inclusion & Diversity Initiative of the Year: Blind Cricket ACT – “Step to the Crease”
- Women & Girls Initiative of the Year: Jasmine Sharma – “Kitchen to Crease”
- Community Cricket Club of the Year: Canberra Telugu League
- Community Facility Project of the Year: Eastlake Junior Cricket Club
Cricket ACT National Award Winners:
- Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association (IAMSA) founded by Sanjay Sharma was recognised nationally, with Sharma named Inclusion & Diversity Initiative of the Year winner and IAMSA awarded Community Cricket Association of the Year (2023/24 National Awards).
- Eastlake Junior Cricket Club/ACT Government (Deakin West Oval) was recognised at the National Community Cricket Awards as Community Facility Project of the Year (Minor, < $1M) in 2025.
Submit your nomination before 11:59pm, Tuesday 24 February 2026.