Global Nominees of ICC Development Awards 2024 announced
Media Release
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For the first time, the awards will have seven categories with the inclusion of the ICC X Rexona criiio Festival of the Year
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Regional winners will now be put forward for Global Award contention
The ICC is pleased to reveal the outstanding programmes and performances that have won regional honours in the 2024 edition of the ICC Development Awards.
The ICC Development Awards were established in 2002 to celebrate the initiatives and innovative programmes leading the growth of the sport around the world, delivered by ICC Members in emerging nations.
For the first time, the 2024 awards comprise seven categories after the introduction of the ICC X Rexona criiio Festival of the Year award.
After a year of exceptional innovation and growth, 24 ICC Members have been honoured as Regional Winners – ranging from leading participation in countries such as Bermuda and Sierra Leone to revolutionary social impact programmes in Spain and Qatar, also featuring some exceptional on-field performances in international competition.
The Regional Winners will now be put forward as contenders to claim the Global Awards, determined by a specialist and independent panel of voters consisting of Indian cricket icon VVS Laxman, former West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree, former White Ferns wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin, Head of Marketing – Unilever International Nitin Agarwal and representatives from ICC partners, ICC Full Members, and the media, with the Global Winners set to be revealed on ICC channels once voting concludes.
Speaking on the announcement of the Regional Winners of the ICC Development Awards, ICC Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah said: “For the past 22 years, the ICC Development Awards have celebrated the successes of ICC Associate Members, and it is pleasing to see how much growth in innovation, creativity and inclusivity has taken place with each passing year.
“Cricket is a vehicle for change and the programmes and projects delivered both physically and digitally reflect the hard work of our passionate Members from around the world who work tirelessly to see the sport grow in their territories.
“The inclusion of a brand-new category in the ICC X Rexona criiio Festival of the Year is another step in the right direction, proving that real growth is taking place globally.
“I would like to congratulate the regional winners on their success and wish them luck as we embark on the global voting process.”
More details on each of the nominated entries will be available via the ICC website.
ICC Development Awards 2025 Categories
ICC Development Initiative of the Year – acknowledges the outstanding development initiative delivered by an Associate Member, either through a physical participation programme or a digitally delivered game development initiative during the year.
ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year - acknowledges the outstanding female cricket focused initiative delivered by an Associate Member to promote the game, either through a physical participation programme or a digitally delivered game development initiative during the year.
ICC Associate Member Men’s Team Performance of the Year - acknowledges the outstanding men’s on-field performance of the year by an Associate Member team in an ICC event or bilateral cricket.
ICC Associate Member Women’s Team Performance of the Year – acknowledges the outstanding women’s on-field performance of the year by an Associate Member team in an ICC event or bilateral cricket.
ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year – acknowledges the outstanding innovative use of digital platforms, campaigns or technology by an Associate Member to drive engagement with fans and the wider community during the year.
ICC Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year - acknowledges the outstanding project where cricket is used as a vehicle for social change or development. Whether it be female empowerment, health, education, or community initiatives, the project will have used cricket as a platform to deliver and impact on wider social development issues during the year.
ICC criiio Cricket Festival of the Year with Rexona - this award acknowledges an outstanding festival delivered by an ICC Associate Member that was part of the ICC criiio Cricket Festival pilot programme 2024 that has made a significant impact in promoting the women’s game. The initiative should have successfully increased participation and helped create a legacy for the development of women's cricket within the country.
ICC Development Initiative of the Year
Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Namibia
Americas Regional Winner – Brazilian Cricket Association
Asia Regional Winner – Malaysian Cricket Association
EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia
Europe Regional Winner – Hellenic Cricket Federation (Greece)
ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year
Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Sierra Leone
Americas Regional Winner – Brazilian Cricket Association
Asia Regional Winner – Bhutan Cricket Council Board
EAP Regional Winner – Vanuatu Cricket Association
Europe Regional Winner – Cricket España
ICC Associate Member Men’s Performance of the Year
Africa Regional Winner – Uganda Cricket Association
Americas Regional Winner – USA Cricket
Asia Regional Winner – Emirates Cricket Board
EAP Regional Winner – Japan Cricket Association
Europe Regional Winner – Guernsey Cricket
ICC Associate Member Women’s Performance of the Year
Africa Regional Winner – Nigeria Cricket Federation
Asia Regional Winner – Emirates Cricket Board
EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia
Europe Regional Winner – Cricket Scotland
ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year
Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Namibia
Americas Regional Winner – Bermuda Cricket Board
Asia Regional Winner – Cricket Association of Nepal
EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia
Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year
Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Kenya
Americas Regional Winner – Cricket Chile
Asia Regional Winner – Qatar Cricket Association
EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia
Europe Regional Winner – Cricket Switzerland
ICC X Rexona criiio Festival of the Year (Global Shortlist)
Tanzania Cricket Association
Cricket Association of Nepal
Emirates Cricket Board
Persatuan Cricket Indonesia
The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation