2016/17 COMMUNITY CRICKET AWARDS. #asportforall

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1 2016/17 COMMUNITY CRICKET AWARDS #asportforall

2 INTRODUCTION Community cricket is at the foundation of our sport, and the dedication of those at the grassroots allows it to reach communities right across the country. It is the reason we can proudly say that cricket is a sport for all Australians. I am delighted to introduce the A Sport For All Community Cricket Awards, presented by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The awards place the spotlight on the many tremendous achievements of our community clubs, associations, centres, administrators and volunteers. We look forward to receiving nominations from clubs and associations large and small, and from every corner of the nation. Your stories will help us celebrate the fundamental value of cricket to unite and inspire the nation. James Sutherland Cricket Australia CEO A key element of these awards is that they celebrate diversity, a vital component in the Commonwealth Bank s decision to partner with us. We are all determined to nurture cricket and make it welcoming, inclusive and fun for everyone, regardless of gender or background. WHY NOMINATE Share your success story with the nation. Be recognised as a leader in community cricket Raise public awareness about your activities and achievements. Winners are invited to celebrate their achievements with a trip to the inaugural Awards night. AWARD CATEGORIES 1. Community Cricket Club of the Year 2. Cricket Association of the Year 3. Premier Cricket Club of the Year 4. Initiative of the Year 5. Junior Cricket Program of the Year 6. Partner Organisation of the Year 7. Community Facility Project of the Year 8. Ambassador of the Year 9. Volunteer of the Year 10. Junior Cricket Champion of the Year 11. Community Umpire of the Year 12. Community Coach of the Year

3 ORGANISATION 01 COMMUNITY CRICKET CLUB OF THE YEAR This award recognises a community cricket club that exemplifies cricket s vision as a sport for all Australians. They actively create welcoming and inclusive environments through good governance, dedicated volunteers and a commitment to engaging with people from all walks of life. Nominations for this category are sought from the 3741 cricket clubs across Australia.

4 ORGANISATION 02 CRICKET ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR This award acknowledges a cricket association that reaches deep into their community to engage and retain volunteers and provide opportunities for every Australian to have the chance to play cricket. Nominations for this category are sought from the 422 cricket associations across Australia.

5 ORGANISATION 03 PREMIER CRICKET CLUB OF THE YEAR This award seeks to recognise a Premier Cricket Club that has excelled at being the conduit between high performance and community. A club that is a beacon in the community for talented cricketers, no matter their gender or background. Nominations for this category are sought from Premier Cricket Clubs across Australia.

6 ORGANISATION 04 COMMUNITY CRICKET INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR This award looks broadly at community based programs, activities or actions that have found clever ways to engage underrepresented community groups in cricket. Be that as a participant, official, volunteer, administrator or fan. Initiatives will be highly regarded if they focus on engaging the following groups: women and girls, disability, multicultural, Indigenous and LGBTQI.

7 ORGANISATION 05 JUNIOR CRICKET PROGRAM OF THE YEAR This award acknowledges outstanding delivery of introductory experiences that give juniors the best possible entry into cricket. Experiences that are fun, social, educational and team-focused. We encourage nominations from all groups who deliver junior cricket in the community including: recommended junior formats, MILO In2Cricket and MILO T20 Blast programs.

8 ORGANISATION 06 PARTNER ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR This award recognises a stakeholder that has provided significant support to ensure all Australians, no matter their gender or background, have the chance to get involved in cricket. Indoor sports centres, local government, schools, community organisations and delivery partners are encouraged to nominate.

9 ORGANISATION 07 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. Nominations for this category are sought from cricket clubs and local government authorities.

10 INDIVIDUAL 08 AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR This award recognises everyday people who have made a significant impact as ambassadors of cricket in their community. They have achieved outstanding results encouraging participation in their club, school and/or community. Nominations for this category are sought from Australian cricket s pool of school and community ambassadors.

11 INDIVIDUAL 09 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR This award celebrates a member of the community who made an exceptional contribution to improving the game and supporting others to become actively involved in the cricket community. We welcome nominations from all forms of cricket including club cricket, premier cricket, indoor cricket and veteran s cricket.

12 INDIVIDUAL 10 JUNIOR CRICKET CHAMPION OF THE YEAR This award recognises someone who has made a big impact by making sure that every experience is fun, social, educational and inclusive for kids and parents alike. We encourage nominations from people involved in all forms of junior cricket including: recommended junior formats, MILO In2Cricket and MILO T20 Blast Coordinators.

13 INDIVIDUAL 11 COMMUNITY UMPIRE OF THE YEAR This award acknowledges an umpire who has led by example and championed inclusive, safe, fair and enjoyable cricket for all. We encourage nominations from all formats of the game: junior and senior, men and women competitions, indoor and outdoor cricket.

14 INDIVIDUAL 12 COMMUNITY COACH OF THE YEAR This award goes to a 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. The winner of this award will be drawn from winners of each State and Territory Cricket Association s Coach of the Year nomination process.

15 AWARD CRITERIA Entries will be assessed on work undertaken between 1 July 2016 and 30 March Nominees are required to address each of the following criteria: Demonstrated excellence in the nominated award category. Created sustainable participation in cricket and ensured a high quality experience for everyone. Shown a firm commitment to inclusion by ensuring that cricket is a sport for all Australians. Each assessment criteria will carry equal weighting. ELIGIBILITY Entries are invited from individuals, clubs, associations, competitions, stakeholders and partner organisations who contribute to the delivery of community cricket. We want to recognise and reward all of the amazing work taking place across the nation including the desire to embrace diversity and make cricket a sport for all Australians. Please note: The person or organisation or program nominated must have been active during 1 July 2016 to 30 March Cricket Australia reserves the right to determine whether a nominee, or a nominated organisation, meet the eligibility criteria for entry into the Awards. Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations on behalf of other people/organisations are accepted with their consent. National, State and Territory Cricket employees and their immediate families are ineligible for nomination for Awards on their own behalf, however may nominate other people or organisations. The A Sport For All Awards are independent of any State/Territory cricket awards. Nominees who have previously applied to State/Territory awards are still eligible to apply. Nominations are accepted from Australian residents only. Nominations are assessed by an independent judging panel drawn from cricket and the broader community. KEY DATES 16 January Nominations open 26 February Nominations close March Early April Late April HOW TO ENTER Nominations assessed Winners are notified and invited to attend the awards dinner Awards dinner Complete the online entry form Here It is important you read and understand the criteria before completing your submission and clearly address all selection criteria. You will receive confirmation from Cricket Australia via that your submission has been received.

16 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Nominations must be received by Cricket Australia no later than midnight on Sunday 26 February No alterations to applications will be permitted after this date. Each person/project/organisation can only be nominated once per category, although organisations can nominate multiple projects or individuals. Each nomination requires a separate submission to be completed addressing the award criteria. If your submission is for a project that has been developed by a number of partners, the project must be authorised by the consortium, nominating one agency as the lead. The judging panel reserves the right to waive the award in one or more categories, if in the opinion of the judges, there are no suitable nominations. Awards will be presented to the organisation or person named as the Nominated organisation or person or Nominee. The judge s decisions are final; no correspondence will be entered into. Cricket Australia accepts no responsibility for any problems or technical malfunction of any communication network or for any lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries, whether due to error, omission, tampering, or otherwise. Submissions that do not comply with the requirements will not be assessed. Cricket Australia will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever (including direct or consequential loss) or personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with the Awards. We accept no responsibility for any tax liabilities that may arise from winning an award. USE OF ENTRIES AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES By submitting a nomination form for, or agreeing to participate in the Awards, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of the Australian Cricket Privacy Policy (available at or by ing privacy@cricket.com.au) and Collection Statement (available at In addition, you understand and agree that Cricket Australia may use and disclose the personal information provided by or about you for the purpose of conducting the Awards and for any of the purposes set out in Australian Cricket s Privacy Policy, which contains information about how you may access and seek correction of your personal information or complain about a breach of your privacy, and how Australian Cricket will deal with that complaint. If requested by us, each award winner must participate in all promotional activity (such as publicity and photography) surrounding the winning of an Award, including a description of your project/submission, and any supporting materials supplied free of charge. You consent to us using your name, likeness, image and/ or voice (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for the purpose of promoting the Awards including promotional activity conducted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. ENQUIRIES For further information about the A Sport For All Awards Click Here. Or asportforall@cricket.com.au

17 We are thrilled to showcase the outstanding work that is taking place across Australia and look forward to receiving many nominations and hearing about everyone s efforts to ensure that cricket is a sport for all. Please remember that Australian cricket has many organisations and individuals that contribute to the success of community cricket. Although we can only give out a limited number of awards, we are all winners for sharing our passion for cricket and encouraging everyone to enjoy our great game. COMMUNITY CRICKET AWARDS