UCA Season Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Ugandan Cricket

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The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) is proud to announce the annual Season Awards 2024, an event celebrating the remarkable achievements and dedication of players, coaches, and stakeholders in Ugandan cricket. The prestigious ceremony will occur on November 30^th, 2024, at the Cooper Chimney in Lugogo.

The UCA Season Awards recognize and honor outstanding performances across all formats and levels of the game during the 2024 cricket season. This year’s ceremony promises to be a memorable occasion as we reflect on a year of triumphs, record-breaking milestones, and growth for Ugandan cricket.

Award Categories
The Season Awards will highlight excellence in the following categories:

• Cricketer of The Year
• International Cricket of the Year (Men and Women)
• Domestic Player of the Year (Men and Women)
• Emerging Player of the Year (Men and Women)
• Coach of the Year
• Team of the Year
• Special Recognition Awards

Highlights from the Season
2024 has been a groundbreaking year for cricket in Uganda. The Victoria Pearls, Uganda’s women’s national team, continued to shine on the international stage, with the highlight being winning a fourth Kwibuka title. Special recognition will be given to Consy Aweko, a cricket legend, for her contributions as a player and leader. Aweko reached the rare milestone of 100 T20I wickets earlier this year, becoming the second player from associate nations to achieve this feat.

The Cricket Cranes featured at their maiden T20 World Cup in West Indies, making history by defeating PNG and winning their 1^st ever World Cup game. They also won the Bronze medal at the African Games in Ghana as well as finishing unbeaten to win the 1^st round of the Challenge League in Kampala.

On the domestic front, both men’s and women’s leagues saw thrilling action, with new talents emerging and seasoned players continuing to inspire. Kutchi Tigers won their 1^st 50-over league title while Wanderers won their second T20 title after 13 years. The awards will also recognize grassroots initiatives and development programs that have been instrumental in nurturing the next generation of cricketers.

 

Event Details

• Date: November 15^th, 2024
• Venue: Copper Chimney, Kampala
• Time:6:00 PM (EAT)

The evening will feature a star-studded lineup of guests, including national team players, officials, sponsors, and cricket enthusiasts. UCA invites all stakeholders and fans of Ugandan cricket to join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of the season.

For media inquiries and event attendance, please contact:
Denis Musali
Communications Manager, Uganda Cricket Association
Email: media@ugandacricket.com 
Phone: +256 782837630

Let us come together to celebrate cricket, community, and the champions of the 2024 season.

Full List Of Nominees:

End-of-Season Awards Categories	Nominees
Cricketer of the Year	Riazat Ali Shah, Brian Masaba, Immaculate Nakisuyi
International Cricketer of the Year (Male)	Henry Ssenyondo, Alpesh Ramjani, Robinson Obuya
International Cricketer of the Year (Female)	Rita Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Proscovia Alako
Domestic Cricketer of the Year (Male)	Suleiman Shariff (Wanderers), Mohammad Shaaf (Wanderers), Hamu Kayondo (Ceylon Lions)
Domestic Cricketer of the Year (Female)	Teddy Oyella (Tornado Bee), Sarah Akiteng (Olila High School) Stephanie Nampiina (Jinja SSS)
Men’s Club of the Year	Wanderers Cricket Club, Kutchi Tigers, Rounders Cricket Club
Female Club of the Year	Soroti City, Olila Cricket Club ,Wanderers Cricket Club
Male Umpire of the Year	Patrick Makumbi, Wandera Eric, Abii Norbert
Female Umpire of the Year	Sharon Athoula, Kutaka, Consy Aweko
Male Rising Star of The Year	Olipa Gerald (Busoga College Mwiri), Rubangakene Ronald (St Joseph’s College Layibi) , Mukisa Eric (Busoga College Mwiri)
Female Rising Star of the Year	Malisa Ariokot (Olila High School), Irene Mutoni (St John’s Mukono), Mbwali Naume (Masaka SSS)
Coach of the Year	Habib Mugalula (Jinja SSS), Jackson Ogwang (PUSH Academy), Sandra Achawo (Light SSS)
Male Volunteer of The Year	Arnold Tembo (Keere Cricket Academy), Kintu Simon (Mukono Community), Oyugi Simon Peter (Africa)
Female Volunteer of the Year	Madam Mary (Nyakasura), Luiza Nabulwala (Ndejje School), Brenda Nabisalu
Groundsman of the Year	Onenchan Denis (Entebbe Ova), John Wabwire (Lugogo Oval), Juma Waiswa (Lugogo Oval)
Male Journalist of The Year	Kakeeto Gozanga (The Site), Elvis Senono (NTV), Charles Mutebi (Vision Group)
Female Journalist of The Year	Grace Kemigisa (UBC/Radio One), Faith Kia (Vision Group), Nina Kakwanzi (NBS Sports)
Digital Journalist Of The Year	Ssajabi Ivan (Uganda Cricket Fans),Timothy Adulu (Sports Blaze), Jeremiah Mugalu (The Site)
Cricket Fan of The Year	Solomon Kukuta, Alex Mubiru, Ackram Jjuko