Lincolnshire NatWest OSCAs 2012

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DATE ANNOUNCED - Tuesday 11th September at Hemswell Court

Following on from a very successful OSCAs ceremony in 2011, we are looking forward to a similar night again this year. This is not possible, however, without the nominations of great cricketing volunteers.

The aim of the NatWest OSCAs (Outstanding Services to Cricket Awards) is to recognise and reward those volunteers who give their time to the game of cricket - without the individuals, the game would not survive. It is fair to say that cricket could not survive without its huge army of unsung heroes; volunteering, includes everyone who gives their time in some way to help the game, for example making teas at a fixtures and website design and upkeep of information, through to groundsmanship or coaching junior teams.

Every nominee will be a 'NatWest OSCA Winner' and as such will receive a certificate. Later on this year, we will be holding an event where each of the category winners will be announced. The seven Lincolnshire winners are then invited to attend the National OSCAs held at Lords in the Autumn.

Hear from one of our 2011 winners, Sue Shorthouse, who won the Behind the Scenes award for her outstanding work at Sleaford CC. She has been the prominent coordinator for the Chance to Shine scheme and gives up a great deal of her own time to administrate the juniors, in addition to many other tasks.

"In 2011, Sleaford Cricket Club, nominated 14 people for a variety of OSCA's including Behind the Scenes and Young Volunteer.

As Junior Co-ordinator I am very aware of all the hard work everybody at the club puts in, managing and running a busy cricket club is very demanding and could not be done without dedicated volunteers. We have annual presentation evenings where we thank everyone for their time and effort, but last year I decided I wanted to make a more public thank you and the OSCA's were a great platform to do this.

The evening was great, the majority of our nominees attended and it gave us a chance to mix socially outside the cricket club as well as saying thank you for all their hard work. The OSCA'S have proven to have had a longer lasting beneficial effect to our club as I feel we have a real team feeling within the junior section.

For people lucky enough to win their category there was the opportunity to attend Lords Cricket Ground for a meal with several current England players, an opportunity not to be missed.

The OSCAs is a great way to thank those tireless volunteers that every club has."

2012 Categories

The seven categories and those who have been nominated this year are listed below - good luck everyone!!

Behind The Scenes

This award is for someone who works tirelessly and is willing to try their hand at anything in order to get the job done. They may go unnoticed at times, but your Club simply could not function without them.

• Ben Bulmer (Ashwarby and Sleaford)
• Adrian Bunn (Hartsholme)
• Del Crabb (Scunthorpe)
• Veronica Day (Bracecbridge Heath)
• Pete Hansen (Scunthorpe)
• Andrew McDaid (Normanby Park)
• Gary Nettleton (Billingborough)

Young Volunteer (16-25 yrs old)

This award is looking for a volunteer who has made a positive effect/impact on their Club and members - this young person will be a valuable asset for the Club in the years to come.

• Sam Atkin (Owmby)
• Ciaron Deegan (Owmby)
• Tom Latimer (Holton-Le-Clay)
• Martin Shillito (Hartsholme)

Officals Award

This award is looking for an official who has shown willing to give something back to their game and has visibly worked to improve standards and therefore contributing to the overall development of officials within their district and county.

• David Chambers
• Sally Deegan

NatWest CricketForce

A Club who has galvanised members in the Club to support MWCF, gained support from local or even national businesses, as well as linking with the local community in the recruitment of volunteers for the Club.

• Barkston and Syston CC
• Moulton Harrox CC
• South Kelsey CC

Lifetime Achiever

This individual will have made an outstanding difference to their cricket club, league, board or local cricket community over a number of years.

• Nick Crowe (Owmby)
• James Marshall (Bracebridge Heath)
• Vic Newman (Bracebridge Heath)
• Mark Pilgrim (Billingborough)
• Bryan Simpson (Broughton)

Leagues and Boards

This award is aimed at dedication and results in the quality and quantity of participation in all areas of cricket - this can be an individual or a group.

• Ann Boulton
• Bryan Simpson

Building Partnerships

This award is looking for an individual or organisation who have created sustainable partnerships within schools, voluntary organisations, other sports and/or the local community.

• Richard Barwell (Scunthorpe Town)

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