The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (YCF) are looking for volunteers across the county that have dedicated their time to growing and maintaining cricket in Yorkshire.

This can be anyone from passionate coaches to steadfast grounds staff, or any of the many individuals behind the scenes volunteering to keep the game ticking.

We all know that cricket is not just about what happens on the pitch, with the endless help from our many volunteers we continue to create a legacy that makes everybody proud and Cricket in Yorkshire continues to thrive.

For 2026 the YCF are looking to award regional and county winners, and acknowledge the true heroes of the game.

If you know a volunteer who deserves to be recognised for their dedication, who puts cricket before anything else, someone who inspires all generations to play the game and who you want to say a huge thank you to, then get your nomination in today.

2026 Cricket Collective Categories

Newcomer of the Year
An individual who has recently stepped into the world of cricket volunteering and made an immediate, positive impact. Whether through fresh ideas, infectious enthusiasm, or a willingness to go above and beyond, this person has quickly become an integral part of their club or community.

Young Cricket Collective Champion
A young volunteer aged 14 to 25 who has brought fresh energy, skills, or ideas to cricket this season, leading by example, acting as a positive role model, and making a meaningful contribution to their team, club or community.

Raising the Game
A volunteer, committee member, or administrator who has gone above and beyond to help make cricket the most inclusive team sport opening cricket to new participants and communities and helping them thrive and feel welcome.

Metro Bank Champion of Girls’ Cricket
An individual, coach, role model or club who has championed the development of girls’ cricket, creating opportunities for girls to play, coach, and lead.

Unsung Hero
A dedicated volunteer whose efforts to make cricket happen often go unnoticed or take place behind-the-scenes, yet they continue to go above and beyond to support their club or community and to improve the experience for everyone involved.

Sustainability Innovator
An individual, club, or group that is addressing the threat climate change poses to cricket by making sustainable changes to operations, adapting their facilities and/or engaging and educating their local community.

Official of the Year
Match Officials, whether as an Umpire or Scorer, who uphold the spirit of cricket through fairness, professionalism and respect, and who make significant contributions to their organisation and the wider cricketing community, including supporting the development of others.

Grounds Management Team of the Year
Volunteers who go the extra mile to make sure players have quality, safe, and sustainable facilities to enjoy cricket throughout the season.

YCF Community Champion
An individual who has given long and valuable service and who has “made a difference” in providing inclusive cricket for young people from local communities. They will have supported increasing participation in the community through their engagement, which may have included volunteering, coaching, events and activities.

League Legend
A league volunteer, committee member or administrator who goes above and beyond to support clubs, local competitions, and participation levels.

Coach of the Year
A coach who goes above and beyond to inspire and develop players of all ages and abilities, creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable learning environment.

Lifetime Services to Coaching
A individual who has dedicated a lifetime to coaching, nurturing and mentoring players and fellow coaches, creating a lasting legacy across clubs, leagues, counties, or schools.

Lifetime Achiever
An individual whose long-term service has shaped their club, league, or community, leaving a lasting legacy through years of dedication.

Cricket Collective Champion – public voted award*
An individual who plays a vital role in making recreational cricket happen by championing the volunteers who bring it to life. They support and uplift others, helping to recruit new faces, nurture existing volunteers, and create a welcoming, motivated environment where everyone feels valued.

* The Cricket Collective Champion Award is decided solely by a public vote at the national stage. The county stage involves standard nominations only and does not include a public vote.

To submit a nomination, please complete the 2026 Cricket Collective nomination form.

Nominations close on Monday 10 August 2026.