Thirteen awards are up for grabs at tonight’s ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards in a celebration of cricketing excellence.
A number of development awards announced earlier in the year will also be handed out during the ceremony held at The Pullman Hotel in Auckland.
Based on the 2011-12 season the awards take into account exceptional performances by players and the contribution of cricket volunteers and administrators.
The winners are decided by an independent selection panel headed by former New Zealand Cricket President and selector, Don Neely along with former BLACKCAP and current SKY Television commentator, Ian Smith and veteran Radio Sport commentator, Bryan Waddle.
Eric Young will host the event, with SKY producing a highlights package that will be shown at a later date.
The awards can be followed on Twitter using hashtag #ANZawards and the NZC website, http://www.blackcaps.co.nz/, will be updated throughout the evening.
Awards:
Development award winners (announced 13 June 2012):
Best Club Cricket Initiative – Ellerslie Cricket Club (Auckland)
Best Women’s Cricket Initiative – Christchurch Girls High School (Canterbury)
Best Youth Cricket Initiative – Kelston Girls High School (Auckland)
Best Junior Cricket Initiative – Lincoln Primary School (Canterbury Country)
Service to Cricket Award – Dave Gillespie (Wellington)
Redpath Cup
Awarded to the batsman whose performances in men’s First Class cricket have been the most meritorious. [2011 winner: Peter Ingram]
2012 Nominees: Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor
Winsor Cup
Awarded to the bowler whose performances in men’s First Class cricket have been the most meritorious. [2011 winner: Chris Martin]
2012 Nominees: Doug Bracewell, Mark Gillespie, Neil Wagner
Fans Choice for Outstanding Individual Performance
The Fans’ Choice award for Outstanding Individual Performance is voted on by cricket fans across the nation. It recognises individual performances that were stellar, either showcasing the massive skill arsenal of the players themselves or having the power to alter match outcomes. [2011 winner: Neil Wagner]
2012 Nominees: Kane Williamson, Doug Bracewell, Michael Mason, Mark Gillespie, Bevan Small, Martin Guptill
Sir Jack Newman Award
Presented to an outstanding junior cricket administrator in New Zealand each year for past and present services to the game. [2011 winner: Nick Craig]
The Bert Sutcliffe Medal
For outstanding services to cricket. [2011 winner: Ces Renwick]
Gillette Young Player of the Year
[2011 winner: Simon Hickey]
Domestic Player of the Year – Men
Awarded to the most outstanding player in men's domestic cricket. [2011 winner: Rob Nicol]
Domestic Player of the Year – Women
Awarded to the most outstanding player in women's domestic cricket. [2011 winner: Sophie Devine]
International Women’s Player of the Year
Awarded to the player in women’s international cricket have been the most meritorious.
(2011 Winner: Sara McGlashan)
The ANZ Twenty20 Player of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding player in Twenty20 International cricket. (2011 Winner: Tim Southee)
The ANZ One Day International Player of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding player in One-Day International cricket (2011 Winner: Ross Taylor)
The ANZ Test Player of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding player in Test cricket (2011 Winner: Brendon McCullum)
Sir Richard Hadlee Medal
The supreme award presented to the player whose performances in New Zealand Cricket have been the most outstanding. (2011 winner: Chris Martin)
