It doesn't seem possible, but it's that time of year again already and we're looking for nominations for the 2003 Development Program Annual Awards in the following categories:

… Best Overall Cricket Development Program
… Best Junior Cricket Initiative
… Best Women's Cricket Initiative
… Best Cricket Promotional Program
… Best Spirit of Cricket Initiative
… Flicx Community Development Award
… Volunteer of the Year
… Lifetime Service Award

The main objective behind the Development Awards is to provide greater incentive and encouragement for cricketing countries, schools, clubs and individuals to improve their cricket development initiatives by formally recognising high performance standards.

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Again, the award structure will be two-tiered, allowing winners to be selected at both regional and global levels from selected categories. Each member country will receive a number of application forms which can be distributed to clubs, schools etc. The forms must be posted or faxed back to your regional office by the 5 December 2003, when nominations close. The application form can also be completed and submitted online at awards.icc.cricket.org. Regional winners will be announced on 5 January 2004, while global winners will be announced on 2 February.

Remember, the awards scheme recognises quality and excellence, promoting goodwill while ensuring that the values of the spirit of cricket are upheld, so get hold of an application form and nominate organisations or individuals affiliated to your country's cricket association that deserve recognition for their time, effort and commitment to the great game of cricket.