Winners announced at the 2023-24 Community Cricket Awards

Held annually, the Community Cricket Awards celebrate contributions which grow the game at all levels through schools, clubs and by highlighting exceptional service to key areas of participation.

More than 80 guests gathered at the CitiPower Centre on Friday evening to toast the winners.

Cricket Victoria congratulates all winners on their wonderful contribution to the success of Victorian cricket.

2023-24 WINNERS

Women and Girls Initiative of the Year: Hoddles Creek Cricket Club

Community Partnership of the Year: Warrandyte Cricket Club

Inclusion and Diversity Initiative of the Year: Altona Sports Cricket Club

Community Coach of the Year: Stephen Meade (Brunswick Cricket Club)

Woolworths Cricket Blast Coordinator of the Year: Brad Gaff (Bundoora United Cricket Club)

Junior Cricket Initiative of the Year: Sorrento Cricket Club

Celebrating Cricket in Schools: Robert Steel (Wedderburn Band Cricket Club)

Technology and Media Initiative of the Year: Will McFarlane (St Joseph’s Cricket Club)

Community Facility Project of the Year: Maroondah City Council

Indoor Facility of the Year: Croydon Indoor Sports 

Community Match Official of the Year: Jack Webber

Community Cricket Association of the Year: Leongatha & District Cricket Association

Young Leader of the Year: Jessica Bohn (Leongatha & District Cricket Association)

Community Cricket Club of the Year: Kiewa Cricket Club

Volunteer of the Year: Ian Shields (Castlemaine United Cricket Club) *pictured above