Cricket Tasmania is pleased to announce the well-deserving recipients of this year's Volunteer of the Year Awards!
Volunteer of the Year: Presented by Aurora Energy
Tyeisha Hinds (George Town CC)
Tyeisha Hinds is the Cricket Tasmania Volunteer of the Year for the 2025/26 season! Her efforts across the clubs Junior and Female programs, as well as sitting on the clubs committee as the Secretary make her a worthy nominee and winner.
Tyeisha has been the key driver for the revival of the George Town Cricket Club Junior Cricket program, with the club having Junior teams for the first time in nearly 10 years. Tyeisha was the key coordinator in driving the promotion of the clubs Junior program to local schools and the wider George Town community. This led to an overwhelming response, and resulted in the club having two Under 12s play in the North East Cricket Association Junior competition, as well as an Under 14s team in the Cricket North competition. Tyeisha continued to lead the program throughout the season, providing great experiences for players and families, as well as helping on match days and at trainings throughout the season.
Tyeisha worked closely with CT Community Cricket staff to secure Club Development Funding for the club to reduce costs and barriers for Junior participants, as well as improve their overall experience. She also worked arranged a Club Training Visit so the Junior coaches and participants could learn more about the game and pick up some new drills and activities to improve training sessions.
Tyeisha’s contribution is not limited to the Junior program, as she has also been the clubs TCL Female Boom captain for a number of seasons, as well as the clubs Secretary, showing a great contribution and commitment to her club and community cricket.
Women and Girls Initiative
Turners Beach Cricket Club (MVCA / CNW):
Turners Beach Cricket Club (TBCC) is the winner of the Cricket Tasmania Women and Girls initiative for the 2025/26 season!
TBCC first introduced a Women’s Social League team in the 2023/24 season, having some great success with the program, this season adding to this team in the 2025/26 season by adding a Women’s 2nd Grade team. The club transitioned existing Women’s Social League players to the more advanced format of the Women’s 2nd Grade, then used Come and Try Days and existing players to recruit new players to the club to fill the Women’s Social League team.
TBCC during this time has had some great on field success, winning 2 x Women’s 2nd Grade premierships, and 1 x Women’s Social League premiership. The Women’s teams receive great support from the wider club and community, getting great crowds along to watch their games which are played on Friday evenings.
The club now boasts 28 registered Female players at the club, with this being one of the bigger clubs in the state for Female participation.
These teams have seen many Women and Girls get the opportunity to play cricket for the first time and TBCC have continued to support their enjoyment and development in the game through coaching and training from Senior Men’s players and have used CT Funding and external funding streams to support and improve the program.
Meaghan Enright has been a driving force for TBCC in its Women and Girls program and should be commended for her efforts in making the club this seasons winner of the Cricket Tasmania Women and Girls initiative.
Woolworths Cricket Blast Program of the Year
Claremont Cricket Club
Claremont Cricket Club are the Cricket Tasmania Woolworths Cricket Blast Program of the Year winner for the 2025/26 season!
Claremont Cricket Club has enjoyed a highly successful season delivering two Woolworths Cricket Blast programs, highlighting the club’s commitment to fostering junior participation. Building on the foundations established in the previous years, the club has seen impressive growth, now welcoming around 70 enthusiastic Blast participants. This increase reflects not only the club’s strong reputation in the community but also the positive experiences families have had with the program.
A significant contributor to this success has been Milan, the club’s dedicated Blast Coordinator. Through consistent and engaging use of the club’s social media channels, Milan has actively promoted the program to the broader Claremont community. His efforts have helped raise awareness of the opportunities available at the club and ensured families remained informed and connected throughout the season.
The club has also focused on creating an environment that is welcoming, enjoyable, and accessible for all children. Sessions were held on Saturday mornings, and to enhance the family-friendly atmosphere, the club provided brunch for all participants something that became a highlight for many families. In addition, Claremont Cricket Club adapted and modified activities to meet the diverse needs of children, ensuring the program was inclusive and supportive, regardless of skill level or experience.
Recognising the importance of reducing barriers to participation, the club also adjusted the price point of its Blast programs. This decision made the program more accessible for families within the community and reinforced the club’s commitment to providing opportunities for every child to engage with cricket. Through these thoughtful initiatives, Claremont Cricket Club has built a strong foundation for continued growth and community engagement in junior cricket.