Chance to Shine Awards 2023

Nominations are now closed.

The Chance to Shine Awards are an inspiring evening where we celebrate those who have made notable contributions to inspiring young people through cricket this year. The awards will take place at Lord's Cricket Ground on Wednesday 22 November.

We have seven categories open for nominations this year:

Primary School of the Year
Secondary School of the Year
Schools Coach of the Year
Street Coach of the Year
Participant of the Year
Project of the Year
Community Cricket Award

Nominations are now closed. The Awards Dinner will take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday 22 November 2022.

Awards categories

Primary School of the Year

Chance to Shine worked in over 4,000 state primary schools this year. This award recognises the school who has embraced the Chance to Shine programme, by supporting their pupils to take part in cricket and creating an environment where all pupils can thrive, feel they belong and be themselves

We want to hear about what how the school has helped pupils to become confident cricketers, how the teachers have embraced the sport and how the school continues to support pupils to play cricket after their Chance to Shine sessions have finished.

Hear all about last year's winner, St Thomas' Primary School, Blackburn.

(To be eligible the school must have received the Chance to Shine Primary Schools Programme).

Secondary School of the Year

The Chance to Shine Secondary School Girls Programme aims to support teenage girls to develop their leadership skills through cricket. This award recognises the school that has embraced the programme to create leadership opportunities for their pupils, whether that is in partnership with local primary schools or with the wider local community.

We want to hear about the impact that cricket has had on the school, the new skills that pupils have learnt and any new leadership opportunities that have been created for pupils as a result of the programme.

Ponteland High School won Secondary School of the Year in 2022. Find out why here.

(To be eligible the school must have received the Chance to Shine Secondary School Programme)

Schools Coach of the Year

This award recognises one of the 700 coaches who deliver inspirational Chance to Shine sessions in state schools across the country. Chance to Shine coaches are the most important ambassadors for the sport, they inspire so many children to take up cricket and play a crucial role in encouraging a child to develop a positive relationship with physical activity.

We want to hear about a coach whose fun, innovative and approachable style has ensured that all children in the class feel confident and comfortable to take part. They will also support and develop the teachers, to make sure that they too are learning during the sessions.

Claire Bailey was last year's Schools Coach of the Year, watch this video to find out why.

Street Coach of the Year

Chance to Shine Street coaches are more than just cricket coaches, they're role models and mentors to the children and young people that they work with. Street cricket projects take place in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country and coaches need to know and understand the area that they work in to provide the best experience for the young people.

We want to hear how coaches have supported the personal, social and mental wellbeing of the participants as well as improving their cricket skills. Those who are being innovative and creative in bringing new participants to their sessions and making sure the young people want to come back every week.

Aamina Vhora was named Street Coach of the Year 2022, find out why here.

Participant of the Year

Inspiring young people through cricket is at the heart of our work at Chance to Shine. This award recognises an individual who inspires others and passes on their love and passion for the sport.

We want to hear about individuals who have embraced cricket, whether that is by developing new skills, supporting their peers or dedicating themselves to helping more young people become active and engaged.

The participant can come from any part of the Chance to Shine programmes.

Find out why Samreen Begum won Participant of the Year 2022 here.

Project of the Year

The Project of the Year award recognises a project that is going above and beyond to support the participants.

Nominations are welcomed from all areas of the Chance to Shine programmes. It could be an outstanding Street Project, an innovative approach to engaging schools or a Secondary School that has really taken on the values of cricket.

The award celebrates innovative and inclusive projects, that either brings communities together through cricket, or, encourages young people who otherwise wouldn’t take part in cricket, to give it a go.

See why the Aston Youth Street Project took home the award last year here.

Community Cricket Award

The Community Cricket Award recognises any outstanding work that supports children to continue playing cricket outside of school.

We want to hear how the transition for children into community cricket has been made easier, whether that is through an All Stars/Dynamos club or Chance to Shine Street project, and any benefits that have arisen from creating new community links.

Find out why Iftar at Edgbaston won the Community Cricket Award in 2022.

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If you would prefer to send a cheque rather than donate online, please make it payable to Chance to Shine and send to Chance to Shine, Kia Oval, London SE11 5SW.
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