Celebrating Berkshire’s 2026 Cricket Collective Award Winners
Berkshire Cricket is delighted to celebrate the 2026 Cricket Collective Award winners, recognising the outstanding contribution of volunteers, coaches, officials, grounds staff and club members who continue to make cricket thrive across the county.
The awards were presented at two special occasions this month, with some winners receiving their awards at the Berkshire Cricket Celebration Evening at Wokingham Cricket Club on Friday 18 September, while others were recognised on the outfield at the Utilita Bowl during the lunch interval on the opening day of the County Championship fixture between Hampshire and Sussex.
The Cricket Collective Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the people who often work behind the scenes, giving their time, energy and expertise to ensure that more people can play cricket in more places.
Ed Uden – Newbury Cricket Club
Cricket Collective Champion
Ed Uden is a tremendous example of the commitment and versatility shown by grassroots volunteers.
As Treasurer and Trustee at Newbury Cricket Club, Ed has played a key role in the club’s financial strength and development, helping oversee significant investment in its clubhouse, nets, outfield and equipment. He has also helped guide the club through becoming a limited company and VAT registered.
Away from his financial responsibilities, Ed coaches the club’s Under-15s, has been instrumental in bringing women’s cricket to the club and also gives his time as an umpire.
Despite a demanding career and living some distance from the club, Ed continues to dedicate an enormous amount of time to supporting others. His relaxed and encouraging coaching style has made a real difference to the young players he works with.
Ed’s contribution demonstrates the many different ways volunteers help their clubs succeed, and he is a thoroughly deserving Cricket Collective Champion.
Ankur Nangpal – Boyne Hill Cricket Club
Raising the Game
Since returning to Boyne Hill Cricket Club with his sons eight years ago, Ankur Nangpal has become one of the driving forces behind the club’s growth.
Having coached and managed numerous junior age groups, recruited players and helped create an inclusive club environment, Ankur has dedicated countless hours to developing opportunities for young cricketers.
As Junior Chairman over the past two seasons, he has strengthened the pathway from junior to senior cricket, most notably through the development of a fifth XI league team. What began with a small number of friendly matches has developed into a competitive league side, providing additional opportunities for adults while creating a route into senior cricket for younger players.
Ankur’s dedication, leadership and vision have helped open the game to more people and strengthen the future of cricket at Boyne Hill.
Freddie Pearman – Falkland Cricket Club
Young Cricket Collective Champion
Freddie Pearman has made a fantastic contribution to junior cricket at Falkland Cricket Club.
Throughout the season, Freddie has volunteered every Saturday morning to support the club’s All Stars and Dynamos Cricket programmes. Always willing to help, he is regularly among the first to arrive and the last to leave, assisting with setting up, supporting coaches and packing away equipment.
His enthusiasm, patience and positive attitude have made him a fantastic role model for the young players he works with.
Freddie demonstrates how young volunteers can make a huge difference within their clubs, helping children develop their skills while also creating a welcoming and enjoyable introduction to cricket.
Damaris Hayward – Henley Cricket Club
Metro Bank Champion of Girls’ Cricket
Damaris Hayward has played a major role in developing opportunities for women and girls at Henley Cricket Club.
Over the past three years, she has helped establish and develop a women’s softball team, creating a welcoming environment for women returning to sport or experiencing cricket for the first time.
The squad has grown from around eight players to more than 30 this season, with Damaris continuing to give her time to additional training sessions, planning and player development.
Her positivity and commitment have helped create a genuine community around women’s cricket at Henley, with the club now looking towards further growth, including the possibility of a second team.
Damaris has shown how creating the right environment can open cricket up to people who may never previously have considered picking up a bat or ball.
Wendy Reeves – Peppard Stoke Row Cricket Club
Official of the Year
Wendy Reeves has been a hugely valued member of the Peppard Stoke Row Cricket Club community for more than two decades.
Initially taking on the role of first-team scorer when her son Matt was playing in the mid-2000s, Wendy has continued to provide her expertise almost every week ever since.
Her professionalism, reliability and attention to detail have made her an invaluable part of matchdays, while her popularity across the club reflects the contribution she has made well beyond simply keeping the score.
For more than 20 years, Wendy has helped matches run smoothly and ensured that the work done on the field is accurately recorded.
Simon Myles and the Wokingham Grounds Team
Grounds Management Team of the Year
Simon Myles and the grounds team at Wokingham Cricket Club have once again demonstrated just how important high-quality grounds management is to the delivery of grassroots cricket.
As Head Groundsman, Simon works tirelessly to prepare pitches and facilities for Wokingham’s senior, junior and women’s teams, as well as county fixtures and school events.
With hundreds of fixtures taking place across a season, including a particularly demanding junior programme, the workload is considerable. This year’s hot and dry conditions created additional challenges, yet Simon and his team continued to prepare pitches and grounds to an excellent standard.
Their work allows hundreds of players to enjoy cricket throughout the season and plays a fundamental role in supporting the growth and development of the game in Wokingham and the surrounding area.
Dave Oliver – Sandhurst Cricket Club
Unsung Hero
Dave Oliver has been an integral part of the junior section at Sandhurst Cricket Club over the past five years.
When the club needed an Under-11 coach, Dave stepped up to help run sessions and organise fixtures, while also managing a combined Under-13/15 group.
This year, his contribution has extended into senior cricket, with Dave captaining the Sunday side and helping provide opportunities for junior players making the transition into open-age cricket.
His willingness to take on whatever is needed has ensured that more young people continue to have opportunities to play, develop and enjoy cricket at Sandhurst.
Peter George – Falkland Cricket Club
Lifetime Achiever
Few people demonstrate a longer commitment to grassroots cricket than Peter George.
Peter has given more than 50 years of service to Falkland Cricket Club and the wider cricket community, having first volunteered in the 1970s.
Over the decades, he has served as Club Secretary, umpire and scorer, providing the organisation, knowledge and support needed to keep cricket going for generations of players.
Now in his final year as Club President, Peter continues to make a contribution to the club he has served for more than half a century.
His legacy is measured not simply by the roles he has held, but by the countless players and volunteers who have benefited from his dedication.
Dan Le Fleming – Cookham Dean Cricket Club
League Legend
Dan Le Fleming has been recognised for his outstanding contribution as a volunteer within the Berkshire Youth Cricket League.
The League Legend award celebrates the vital work of volunteers who support clubs, local competitions and participation levels, often giving their time behind the scenes to help provide opportunities for young cricketers.
Dan’s commitment to supporting the BYCL and its clubs has made a valuable contribution to junior cricket across Berkshire.
Paul Tatum – Wokingham Cricket Club
Coach of the Year
Paul Tatum has been a passionate supporter of women’s cricket at Wokingham Cricket Club.
As a softball coach, Paul has helped players of very different ages, backgrounds and abilities develop their skills in a friendly and enjoyable environment. As the women’s section has grown, he has adapted sessions to meet the needs of the expanding group while continuing to make training accessible and enjoyable.
Paul also regularly gives up his evenings and weekends to umpire league matches and is always willing to support players and teams with advice and encouragement.
His enthusiasm for developing the women’s game, both within Wokingham and more widely, makes him a deserving Coach of the Year.
Celebrating the people who make cricket happen
The Cricket Collective Awards are a reminder that cricket is about much more than what happens between the boundary ropes.
Across Berkshire, volunteers are coaching children, preparing pitches, scoring matches, running clubs, organising competitions, welcoming new players and creating opportunities for people to discover the game.
The 2026 winners represent just some of the many people who give their time to make cricket happen across the county.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 Cricket Collective Award winners, and thank you for everything you do for cricket in Berkshire.