The Nat West OSCAs (Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards) are aimed at recognising the achievements of volunteers who give so much of their time to the game of cricket. The Hampshire Cricket Board is indebted to the work of volunteers in clubs, districts, leagues and committees and this initiative allows us to show our appreciation to those people who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of cricket in the county.

In Hampshire we are inviting nominations in seven categories; from these nominations our independent selection panel will select seven County Winners (one in each category) who will be invited to our Nat West OSCAs Volunteer Recognition Event during a match at the Rose Bowl (date tbc) they will also progress to the national Nat West OSCAs event at Lord’s on Monday 5th October. All nominees not selected for progression to the national event will be recognised and thanked for their contribution to cricket in Hampshire. 

Nomination Categories:

Young Volunteer
For volunteers aged 16-25 years old

Outside the Scorebox
This is an award for an official who has thought 'outside the box', gone out of their comfort zone and natural cricket audience to recruit. The award is looking for an official who has visibly increased the quantity of officials in their County and therefore helped the sustainability of cricket in England & Wales.

Behind the Scenes
Someone who your club couldn't do without!

Building Partnerships
Created sustainable partnerships with schools, voluntary organisations, other sports and/or the local community

Nat West CricketForce
Volunteer or group of volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to the 2009 event.

Leagues and Boards
Dedication with results is what we are looking for here! This can be an individual or a group.

Lifetime Achiever
We are looking for an individual who has made an outstanding difference to cricket for a sustained period.

For more information on the Nat West OSCAs nomination categories please see the judging criteria or visit: www.ecb.co.uk/oscas

TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION PLEASE COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM AND RETURN BY FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2009 to Greig Stewart, Hampshire Cricket Board, The Rose Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton SO30 3XH or by e-mail to greig.stewart@rosebowlplc.com