2025/2026 Northern Districts Awards Evening

Northern Districts Cricket is proud to announce the winners of the 2025/26 ND Cricket Awards, recognising outstanding achievements across community, talent, and performance levels throughout the region.

The season’s top individual honours saw Caitlin Gurrey awarded the Nicola Browne Medal, while Tim Pringle received the Daniel Vettori Medal.

Community, Māori Programme & Community Service Awards

• Fergus Hickey Rosebowl: Hamilton

• Brian Dunning Cup: Hamilton

• Northern Brave T20 Smash: Bay of Plenty

• Northern Districts Women’s District Associations Champions: Counties Manukau

• District Association Female Player of the Year: Caitlin Gurrey

• District Association Male Player of the Year: Ollie White

• Northern Māori Wahine Player of the Year: Marama Downes (Ngāti Tūwharetoa)

• Northern Māori Rangatahi Player of the Year: Jay Benefield (Ngāpuhi)

• Northern Districts Māori Tāne Player of the Year: Katene Clarke (Ngāpuhi; Ngāti Porou)

• Emerging Official of the Year: Luke Hibbert

• Community Groundskeeper of the Year: Ian Marshall

• Community Official of the Year: Peter Budgen

• Northern Districts Club of the Year: Karaka Cricket Club

• Community Engagement Strategy: Eastern Bay of Plenty Cricket Club

• Cricket Express Scholarship: Far North Cricket Club

• Outstanding Contribution and Services to Community Coaching: Midhun Lal

• Allan McBride Trophy – Service to Junior Cricket: Catherine Checkley Hogg

• Service to Cricket: Phil Norvill

Talent Awards

• Young Female Player of the Year: Olivia Ross

• Young Male Player of the Year: Snehith Reddy

Performance Awards

• Northern Districts Regional Official of the Year: Damian Morrow

• Players’ Player Award (Men): Zak Gibson

• Players’ Player Award (Female): Tash Wakelin

• Super Smash Female T20 Player of the Year: Marama Downes

• Super Smash Male T20 Player of the Year: Scott Kuggeleijn

• Hallyburton Johnstone Shield One Day Player of the Year: Jess Watkin

• Ford Trophy One Day Player of the Year: Tim Pringle

• Plunket Shield First Class Player of the Year: Tim Pringle

• Nicola Browne Medal: Caitlin Gurrey

• Daniel Vettori Medal: Tim Pringle

These awards highlight the depth of talent, commitment, and passion for cricket across Northern Districts. From grassroots volunteers to elite performers, the 2025/26 award winners represent the strength and future of the game in the region.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!