Winners Announced at the LCB OSCAs 2009

Sponsored by: Daniel Thwaites and Per-Fit Windows

   

Winners were announced at the inaugural annual LCB Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards (OSCAs) celebration dinner, sponsored by Daniel Thwaites and Per-Fit Windows, held on 12th June 2009 at Old Trafford.

The OSCAs are aimed at recognising those volunteers in the recreational game of cricket who give so much of their time to the sport - without these individuals the game would not be able to survive. The OSCAs dinner provides an ideal opportunity for supporting our huge army of unsung heroes, saying thank you and celebrating their success with them.

Winners Announced

Winners were announced for 11 different award categories for which nominations were received and short listed at a glitzy awards ceremony. There was also a Special Recognition award, which was kept a secret until the night of the ceremony.

Category & Sponsor	Winner
Behind the Scenes sponsored by New Balance (www.newbalance.co.uk)	Mike Dunn from Alder CC
Groundsperson of the Year sponsored by Daniel Thwaites (www.thwaites.co.uk)	Paul Tatton from Leigh CC and Haydock CC
NatWest CricketForce sponsored by Per-Fit Windows (www.per-fitwindows.co.uk)	Preston CC
Outside the Scorebox sponsored by Lancashire County Youth Cricket Charitable Trust	Tommy Wilson from Bretherton CC
Young Player of the Year sponsored by Lancashire County Cricket Club (www.lccc.co.uk)	Haseeb Hameed from Farnworth Social Circle CC and Smithills School
Building Partnerships sponsored by G4S Events (www.g4s.com)	Stan Heaton from Lowerhouse CC
Young Volunteer sponsored by Kukri Sports (www.kukrisports.com)	Christian Slinger from Edenfield CC
Leagues and Boards sponsored by Lancashire Cricket Board (www.lancashirecricket.co.uk)	Bill Robinson from Fylde and Honorary Treasurer of the LCB
Lifetime Achiever sponsored by Barclays Wealth (www.barclayswealth.com)	John Charlson from Atherton CC
Coach of the Year sponsored by Sport Trafford (www.traffordleisure.co.uk)	John Steele from Ramsbottom CC
Unsung Hero sponsored by Daniel Thwaites (www.thwaites.co.uk)	John Charlson from Atherton CC
Special Recognition sponsored by Lancashire Cricket Board (www.lancashirecricket.co.uk)	May Barlow from Little Lever CC

Click for full list of short listed nominations.

 

Andrew Hayhurst (LCB Director) commented:

“Congratulations go to the winners and nominees of this inaugural OSCAs celebration. In Lancashire, we have thousands of people who have devoted their lives to cricket and I would personally like to thank all our volunteers in Lancashire cricket, not those just honoured this evening. Many thanks also to our sponsors and personalities who have given their time to make this a truly memorable evening.”

 

Haseeb Hameed receives his Young Player of the Year award from Jim Cumbes (LCCC CEO)

 

 

May Barlow receives her Special Recognition award from Jack Simmons

 

(Photographs by: Simon Pendrigh)

 

Click for pictures of all award category winners.

 

Whilst the LCB OSCAs Awards to volunteers took centre stage on the evening there was also some top drawer entertainment for the enjoyment of 720 guests. Mike King as the MC / Comedian and keynote speaker Kevin Connelly, made it a truly memorable evening and one which will become an annual LCB event.

All proceeds from the evening will be invested back in to grassroots cricket across Lancashire.

Special thanks from all at the LCB go to Dave Hardman, LCB Cricket Support Officer, for organising a very successful OSCAs event.

Testimonials for the OSCAs

…. It was a privilege to be there and to honour all those who really make cricket in Lancashire happen ….

…. We all on our table from the Wyre Cricket Development Group had a really good time and met up with friends and colleagues around the County ….

…. Memorable night for the volunteers and a great first OSCAs ….

…. It was a brilliant evening, well organised and extremely enjoyable ….