The County Age Group Awards returned for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, with players and parents joining coaches in a celebration of the 2022 season at the stunning setting of Winslade Park.

At the awards ceremony on Saturday morning, coaches from each County Age Group looked back on their teams' respective seasons and celebrated their players' achievements.

On the awards ceremony, Coaching and Pathways Manager, Sandy Allen, said:

"I would like to thank all of the players, who conducted themselves excellently last year as they continued their journey along our player pathway, and our county coaches, whose hard work and dedication continue to develop such well-rounded individuals.

"A special thank you also to the players' parents, who sacrifice and dedicate so much to ensure their kids can continue to play cricket, and to all clubs who hosted County Age Group matches last season.

"Having the County Age Group Awards back has been excellent and we are looking forward to hosting them annually once again."

The 2022 award winners were as follows:

Special Awards
Bryan Hayter Cup Pete Bamber
Buller Bowl Emma Corney

The Bryan Hayter Cup is awarded for outstanding services to Devon Youth Cricket.

The Buller Bowl is awarded for outstanding playing achievement of the year.

Under 18s Girls
Batter of the Year Emma Corney
Bowler of the Year Katie Donovan
Player of the Year Ellie Bishop

The Under 18s Girls with the ECB Royal London County Cup.

In August, the Under 18s Girls were crowned ECB Royal London County Cup Champions after defeating Essex by five runs.

Under 18s Boys
Batter of the Year Lawrence Walker
Bowler of the Year Harry Passenger
Player of the Year Lawrence Walker & Harry Passenger

Under 18 Boys Batter of the Year, Lawrence Walker.Under 18 Boys Bowler of the Year, Harry Passenger.

Under 16s Boys

Batter of the Year Seb Linnitt
Bowler of the Year Surya Suresh
Player of the Year Seb Linnitt

Under 15s Girls

Batter of the Year Lucie Gater
Bowler of the Year Megan Hayward
Player of the Year Elle Golsworthy

Under 15s Boys

Batter of the Year Seb Linnitt
Bowler of the Year Charlie Gaywood
Player of the Year Seb Linnitt

Under 14s Boys

Batter of the Year Zach Vukusic
Bowler of the Year Joe Gillett
Player of the Year Zach Vukusic

Under 13s Boys
Batter of the Year Josh Paget
Bowler of the Year Jake Dunn
Player of the Year Jake Dunn

Under 12s Boys

Batter of the Year Noah Tovell
Bowler of the Year Lewis Coombes
Player of the Year Archie Hall