Otago Cricket’s Annual Awards were announced over our social media accounts this evening. Otago Cricket would like to congratulate each award winner for their contributions to Otago Cricket this summer.

Read below for a full list of Award Winners for the 2021-22 season!

COMMUNITY AWARDS:

George Clement Morris Match Official of the Year – Dave Cummings

Dave Cummings began his umpiring career in Palmerston North in 1967 then moved to Cromwell, Central Otago in 1970 and played and umpired until he debuted as a First Class umpire in 1973. After standing in 19 FC games, he retired in 1989. Dave started scoring for Otago Country at Hawke Cup level in 2004 and retired at the end of this current season and has scored close to 100 games at that level. He has also scored 16 1st Class games, 12 ODI’s and 15 List A games.

Dave hasn’t just confined himself to officiating but got very involved in cricket admin getting himself on the ‘Shell Committee’ in Alexandra in the mid 70’s (charged with getting Molyneux Park ready for 1st Class cricket and running the games), secretary of Otago Country, part time CEO of Otago Country, Training Officer and Treasurer for the Otago Country Umpires Association. Life Member of Otago Country Cricket. A deserving recipient of the George Clement Morris Match Official of the Year.

SBS Bank VOTY – Francis Parker

Francis Parker has been described as the heartbeat of South Otago cricket for good reason. Francis has been administering the South Otago Premier Competition for the past 5+ years where he has improved the engagement of locals with the competition thanks to his team announcements, match previews, and even a podcast! He took his match reports to the next level this season, publishing match wrap-ups in the Otago Daily Times/

He has also been instrumental in running “Bash for Cash” fundraisers to help raise thousands of dollars for children in need. As well as this Francis also finds time to plays for his beloved Owaka Bandits & South Otago in the Crosbie Morris.

Community Coach – Gihan Fernando

Gihan is the coach that every association wishes they had, he has over the years coached some Year 7/8 teams, U17 and U19 teams, development teams and is now coaching the Hawke cup team. Gihan is always fast to pick up voluntary opportunities travelling afar to coach teams that he doesn't have children in. His passion for coaching is unrivalled and is constantly seen taking time out of his own life to take children for coaching sessions in the Queenstown and greater Otago Country Region. We are lucky to have Gihan as part of our district and hope to work with him for many years to come.

Individual Performance – Mason Gain

204 runs (133 balls) for Otago U17 against Otago Country A. 28 x fours, 11 x sixes.

Contribution to Community Cricket – Lindsay Bartlett

Lindsay represented the Dunedin Umpires and Scorers group on the Dunedin Cricket Management Committee for a great part of the 2000’s. On the DCA committee Lindsay contributed in many ways - he helped review playing conditions and bylaws, often assisting with wordings, and providing practical examples to help drive a change. He often provided key analyst around proposed points systems across the grades. While he was there to represent the interest and thoughts of the Umpires and Scorers he contributed to all discussions, decisions and changes over this time. Lindsay has also umpired community cricket for around 20+ years and over the years has volunteered much of his time to age-group & school tournaments as well as Senior Club Cricket.

OTAGO AGE-GROUP/PATHWAYS AWARDS:

Otago U17 Men Batsman of the Year - Mason Gain (Dunedin)

321 runs across the Otago U17 Men’s programme at an average of 62.4. High Score of 204 against Otago Country A.

Otago U17 Men Bowler of the Year - Ben Kay (North Otago)

14 wickets at 7.71 across the Otago U17 Men’s Programme. Also claimed two 5-wicket hauls.

Otago U17 Men Outstanding Performer of the year - Mason Gain (Dunedin)

321 runs across the Otago U17 Men’s programme at an average of 62.4.

Otago Under 19 Women Batter of Year - Paige Loggenberg (Otago Country)

214 runs at National U19 Tournament. Highest batting average at Nationals (71.33).

Otago Under 19 Women Bowler of Year - Chloe Deerness (Dunedin)

25 wickets across the Otago U19 Women’s programme.

Otago Under 19 Women Outstanding Performer of the Year - Chloe Deerness (Dunedin)

25 wickets and 200+ across the Otago U19 Women’s programme.

Otago Under 19 Men Batsman of Year - Jed Mockford (Southland)

234 runs across the Otago U19 programme at an average of 46.8. Also scored two half-centuries at National U19 Tournament.

Otago Under 19 Men Bowler of Year - Liam Direen (North Otago)

13 wickets across the Otago U19 programme, including one 5-wicket haul.

Otago Under 19 Men Outstanding Performer - Jacob Cumming (Dunedin)

331 runs across Otago U19 Men’s programmes at an average of 47.28. Was rewarded with NZ Development selection as well as his First-Class debut for the Otago Volts.

Otago A Batsman of Year - Thorn Parkes (Dunedin)

414 runs across the Otago A programme at an average of 50.7. Including a high-score of 145* against Canterbury A.

Otago A Bowler of Year - Ben Lockrose (Southland)

23 wickets at an average 20.73. Including a 5-wicket haul against Canterbury Country.

Otago A Outstanding Performer - Ben Lockrose (Southland)

Ben’s wicket taking ability, leadership capacity and work ethic make him the Otago A Outstanding Performer. His efforts for Otago A warranted him Volts selection, highlighted by a match winning 3-fa against Northern Districts in Whangerei.

OTAGO VOLTS AWARDS:          

Otago Volts Rising Star - Max Chu

490 runs at an average of 23.33, and 38 dismissals across all formats. Also claimed a maiden First Class century (103*) against Northern Districts.

Otago Volts Super Smash Player of the Year - Anaru Kitchen

180 runs at an average of 22.5, and 11 wickets at an average of 22.0. Best bowling of 4/11.

Otago Volts Ford Trophy Player of the Year - Anaru Kitchen

205 runs at an average of 29.29, and 11 wickets at an average of 26.8. Also claimed an unbeaten century in his final game for Otago.

Otago Volts Plunket Shield Player of the Year - Nick Kelly

675 runs at an average of 51.9, including a maiden double-century (234 runs) and 4 x half-centuries. #1 top run-scorer in the 2021-22 Plunket Shield. Also claimed 6 catches and 2 run outs.

Otago Volts Bowler of Year - Michael Rippon

46 wickets across all formats, including a 5-wicket haul in the Plunket Shield. Also finished as #4= top wicket-taker in the 2021-22 Ford Trophy, and 5^th in the Plunket Shield.

Otago Volts Batsman of Year - Nick Kelly

996 runs across all formats, including a maiden double-century and 7 x half-centuries.

Outstanding Individual Performance - Nick Kelly

234 runs (235 balls) vs Central Districts in the Plunket Shield. 25 x fours, 9 x sixes.

Otago Volts Most Valuable Player - Hamish Rutherford

922 runs across all formats at an average of 35.46, including 2 x centuries, 2 x half-centuries & a high score of 144 runs. Hamish also brought up 5000 FC runs for Otago this season.

Southern Man Award - Angus Mckenzie

SBS BANK OTAGO SPARKS AWARDS:             

SBS Bank Otago Sparks Rising Star - Molly Loe

15 wickets across all formats including a BBI of 3/7 in the HBJ Shield. Molly was also named in the 2021-22 NZ U19 Development Squad.

SBS Bank Otago Sparks Super Smash Player of the Year - Suzie Bates

504 runs at an average of 56.0, including 5 half-centuries & a top score of 89*. Suzie also claimed #1 top run-scorer for the 2021-22 Super Smash, and 20 catches to boot.

SBS Bank Otago Sparks Hallyburton Johnstone Shield Player of the Year - Kate Ebrahim

451 runs at an average of 75.2, including 5 x half-centuires & a match-winning 96* in the HBJ Grand Final!

SBS Bank Otago Sparks Bowler of Year - Emma Black

29 wickets across all formats, including a maiden 5-wicket haul in the HBJ Shield. Emma finished as #4 top wicket-taker in the 2021-22 HBJ Shield, and #5 in the Super Smash.

SBS Bank Otago Sparks Fielder of Year - Polly Inglis

6 catches and 2 stumpings across all formats.

SBS Bank Otago Sparks Batter of the Year - Suzie Bates

722 runs across all formats at an average of 51.57. 6 x half-centuries, 1 x century (138 runs), and top run-scorer for the 2021-22 Women’s Super Smash.

Outstanding Individual Performance - Eden Carson

• 5/17 (10.0) – HBJ Grand Final vs Wellington

SBS Bank Otago Spark Most Valuable Player - Eden Carson

31 wickets across all formats with best bowling of 5/17 (10.0) in the HBJ Final! Finished as #2= top wicket-taker in the 2021-22 HBJ Shield, and #3 in the Super Smash.

SBS Banks Otago Sparks Players Player of the Year - Caitlin Blakely, Polly Inglis

SPECIAL/RECOGNITION AWARDS: 

Otago Volts Cricketer of the Year – Nick Kelly

Otago Sparks Cricketer of the Year – Suzie Bates

Volts Debutants:

• Angus McKenzie (T20)
• Beckham Wheeler-Greenall (T20)
• Jacob Cumming (First Class)
• Jake Gibson (All Formats)
• Llew Johnson (List A)
• Ma’ara Ave (First Class)
• Thorn Parkes (First Class)

Sparks Debutants:

• Chloe Deerness (List A)
• Harriett Cuttance (List A)
• Kate Ebrahim (All Formats)
• Paige Loggenberg (List A)

NZ Representatives Volts:

• Hamish Rutherford (BLACKCAPS)
• Angus McKenzie, Jake Gibson, Matt Bacon (NZXI v Netherlands)
• Ben Lockrose, Jacob Cumming, Mitch Renwick (NZXI v Bangladesh)
• Jacob Cumming (NZ Development)

NZ Representatives Sparks:

• Suzie Bates, Hayley Jensen & Katey Martin (WHITEFERNS & CWC22)
• Eden Carson (NZ Development)

NZ Representatives OCA:

• Steph Drake - Scorer (T20 & ODI Internationals)
• Dave Perry – Scorer (ODI Internationals)
• David Brooks – Scorer (ODI Internationals)

• Niel Louw – Umpire (Super Smash)

Neil Broom – Recognition Award

Anaru Kitchen - Recognition Award

Article added: Friday 08 April 2022