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We take a look back over 2024, and celebrate the winners of the Cricket Collective Awards. Somerset Cricket Foundation played host to over 180 of the fantastic volunteers that work tirelessly across our club network and recognised the very best of the workforce here in Somerset.

Held in the County Room at the Coopers Associates County Ground, Jon Bendle, Manging Director, spoke around the impact that the dedicated volunteers have on the grass roots of our sport and the profound impact their contribution has on our work at the Foundation,

We were delighted to be joined by Director of Cricket at SCCC Andy Hurry, CEO of SCCC Jamie Cox and SCCC Head Grounds person Nick Pepper to hand out the awards.

On the night, we heard from Jamie Cox, talking about the importance of the recreational game and his career in cricket.

We were delighted to be able to thank a fantastic group of volunteers who go and above and beyond throughout the year to better others cricketing experience and make cricket a game for all. We would like to thank all of our volunteers across our network, who give up their time to clubs and leagues, because without them, cricket simply wouldn’t exist at such a thriving level in Somerset as it currently does.

Congratulations to those who were nominated for an award and to all our winners who are listed below:

Tackling Climate Change
North Curry CC
Inspired to Play
Josh Keene – Cranmore CC
Safe Hands Award
Stefan McHale – Temple Cloud CC
Young Coach of the Year
Jack Williams – Wells & Horrington CC
The Metro Bank Champion of Girls Cricket
Karla Rose – Taunton Deane CC
Cricket Innovator
Ben Pomeroy – Sunday T20 League
Connecting Communities
Uphill Castle
Rising Star
Tommy Tregale – Huntspill & District CC
Unsung Hero
Paul Worton – Queen Camel CC
Coach of the Year
Josh Luckins – Shapwick & Polden CC
Growing the Game
Sophie Witcher – West Coker & Hardington CC
Volunteer Grounds Management Team of the Year
David Counsell – Huntspill & District CC
Game Changer
Matt Williams – Wells & Horrington CC
Outstanding Contribution – Services to Coaching
Roger Willmot – Winscombe CC
Lifetime Achiever
Mike Priestley – Taunton Deane CC