2016/17 COMMUNITY AWARDS

#asportforall INTRODUCTION

Community cricket is at the foundation of our sport, We look forward to receiving nominations from clubs and the dedication of those at the grassroots allows it and associations large and small, and from every corner to reach communities right across the country. It is the of the nation. Your stories will help us celebrate the reason we can proudly say that cricket is a sport for fundamental value of cricket – to unite and inspire all Australians. the nation.

I am delighted to introduce the A Sport For All James Sutherland Community Cricket Awards, presented by the Cricket CEO Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The awards place the spotlight on the many tremendous achievements of our community clubs, associations, centres, administrators and volunteers.

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 AWARD CATEGORIES

• Share your success story with the nation. 1. Community Cricket Club of the Year • Be recognised as a leader in community cricket 2. Cricket Association of the Year • Raise public awareness about your activities 3. Premier Cricket Club of the Year and achievements. 4. Initiative of the Year • Winners are invited to celebrate their 5. Junior Cricket Program of the Year achievements with a trip to the inaugural 6. Partner Organisation of the Year Awards night. 7. Community Facility Project of the Year 8. Ambassador of the Year NOMINATE NOW 9. Volunteer of the Year 10. Junior Cricket Champion of the Year 11. Community of the Year 12. Community Coach of the Year ORGANISATION AWARD CATEGORY 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.

NOMINATE NOW ORGANISATION AWARD CATEGORY 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.

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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.

NOMINATE NOW ORGANISATION AWARD CATEGORY 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.

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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.

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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.

NOMINATE NOW ORGANISATION AWARD CATEGORY 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.

NOMINATE NOW INDIVIDUAL AWARD CATEGORY 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.

NOMINATE NOW INDIVIDUAL AWARD CATEGORY 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 including club cricket, premier cricket, and veteran’s cricket.

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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.

NOMINATE NOW INDIVIDUAL AWARD CATEGORY 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.

NOMINATE NOW INDIVIDUAL AWARD CATEGORY 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. AWARD CRITERIA • The A Sport For All Awards are independent of any State/Territory cricket awards. Nominees Entries will be assessed on work undertaken who have previously applied to State/Territory between 1 July 2016 and 30 March 2017. awards are still eligible to apply. Nominees are required to address each of the • Nominations are accepted from Australian following criteria: residents only. • Demonstrated excellence in the nominated • Nominations are assessed by an independent award category. judging panel drawn from cricket and the • Created sustainable participation in cricket and broader community. ensured a high quality experience for everyone. • Shown a firm commitment to inclusion KEY DATES by ensuring that cricket is a sport for all Australians.

Each assessment criteria will carry equal 16 January Nominations open weighting.

ELIGIBILITY 26 February Nominations close

Entries are invited from individuals, clubs, associations, competitions, stakeholders and March Nominations assessed partner organisations who contribute to the delivery of community cricket. We want to Winners are notified and recognise and reward all of the amazing work Early April invited to attend the taking place across the nation including the awards dinner desire to embrace diversity and make cricket a sport for all Australians. Late April Awards dinner Please note: • The person or organisation or program nominated must have been active during 1 July 2016 to 30 March 2017. HOW TO ENTER • Cricket Australia reserves the right to determine whether a nominee, or a nominated Complete the online entry form Here organisation, meet the eligibility criteria for entry into the Awards. It is important you read and understand the criteria before completing your submission and • Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations clearly address all selection criteria. You will on behalf of other people/organisations are receive confirmation from Cricket Australia via accepted with their consent. email that your submission has been received. • National, State and Territory Cricket employees and their immediate families are ineligible for nomination for Awards on their own behalf, NOMINATE NOW however may nominate other people or organisations. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY USE OF ENTRIES AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Nominations must be received by Cricket Australia no later than midnight on Sunday 26 • By submitting a nomination form for, or February 2017. No alterations to applications agreeing to participate in the Awards, you will be permitted after this date. acknowledge that you have read and agree • Each person/project/organisation can only to the terms of the Australian Cricket Privacy be nominated once per category, although Policy (available at www.cricket.com.au/privacy organisations can nominate multiple projects or by emailing [email protected]) and or individuals. Collection Statement (available at • Each nomination requires a separate www.cricket.com.au/collection-statement). submission to be completed addressing the In addition, you understand and agree that award criteria. Cricket Australia may use and disclose the personal information provided by or about you • If your submission is for a project that has for the purpose of conducting the Awards and been developed by a number of partners, the for any of the purposes set out in Australian project must be authorised by the consortium, Cricket’s Privacy Policy, which contains nominating one agency as the lead. information about how you may access and • The judging panel reserves the right to waive seek correction of your personal information or the award in one or more categories, if in the complain about a breach of your privacy, and opinion of the judges, there are no how Australian Cricket will deal with suitable nominations. that complaint. • Awards will be presented to the organisation or • If requested by us, each award winner must person named as the ‘Nominated organisation participate in all promotional activity (such as or person’ or ‘Nominee’. publicity and photography) surrounding the • The judge’s decisions are final; no winning of an Award, including a description of correspondence will be entered into. your project/submission, and any supporting • Cricket Australia accepts no responsibility materials supplied free of charge. You consent for any problems or technical malfunction of to us using your name, likeness, image and/ any communication network or for any lost, or voice (including photograph, film and/or incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, recording of the same) in any media for the illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries, purpose of promoting the Awards including whether due to error, omission, tampering, or promotional activity conducted by the otherwise. Submissions that do not comply Commonwealth Bank of Australia. with the requirements will not be assessed. • Cricket Australia will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever (including direct or ENQUIRIES consequential loss) or personal injury suffered For further information about the A Sport For All or sustained in connection with the Awards. Awards Click Here. We accept no responsibility for any tax Or email: [email protected] liabilities that may arise from winning an award. NOMINATE NOW 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.

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