Cricket PNG Announces Award Nominations for PNG RSL Gala Dinner & Annual Cricket PNG Awards Night

Cricket PNG Announces Award Nominations for PNG RSL Gala Dinner & Annual Cricket PNG Awards Night

Port Moresby, NCD – Cricket PNG is proud to announce the nominees for the 2024 Cricket PNG Awards which celebrate the sport of cricket in Papua New Guinea and highlights those individuals who have performed exceptionally throughout the 12 months from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024.

As always, the quality and competitiveness of players made it a difficult task to shortlist the nominees for each award. After careful deliberation, Cricket PNG is pleased to reveal the final three nominees for each Award:

Nominees - Tony Elly Medal (Barramundis Senior Men)

• Alei Nao

• Assadollah Vala

• Kabua Morea

Nominees - Kunemo Amini Medal (Lewas Senior Women)

• Brenda Tau

• Sibona Jimmy

• Tanya Ruma

Nominees - Rarua Dikana Medal (Garamuts U19 Boys)

• Dauncy Tom

• Gaba Frank

• Ware Robin

Nominees - Kaia Arua Medal (Siales U19 Girls)

• Lakshmi Rajadurai

• Dika Lohia

• Dadina Gaudi

Commenting on the nominees, Lewas Coach, David Drew, said, “It’s always a challenge to narrow down performances over a 12-month period, and this year has been no exception. Our cricketers strive to improve on the international stage, and with our Lewas ranked 11th in T20 cricket, our Barramundis playing in this year’s ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies, and our U19 Garamuts winning their U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in September, there have been many standout performances.”

The winners will be announced at the PNG RSL Gala Dinner & Annual Cricket PNG Awards Night, which will take place on Friday 18th October at Hilton Hotel, Port Moresby.

Also to be announced on the night will be special Contribution to Cricket Award for outstanding support to the game of cricket in PNG.

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For further information on the event or nominees please contact Cricket PNG Media and Communications Manager, Hennah Joku, at hjoku@cricketpng.org.