The County Age Group Awards returned to Winslade Park, as players and parents joined coaches and staff in a celebration of the 2023 season.

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

Devon's county age group youth teams have enjoyed one of their best seasons on record.

The Under 16 Boys reached the national quarter-finals of their 50-over championship. The Under 18 Girls made it to the national finals of the 40 overs competition. And the Under 18 Boys were national quarter-finalists in the 50 overs, group winners in the three-day competition and losing finalists in the T20 nationals.

County Age Group Chairman Jim Parker paid tribute to the county, its teams, coaches and managers at the awards night.

He said: "It has been one of the county youth group’s most successful seasons. Not only have we managed to compete with some of the so-called big boys and girls at a national cricket level, we have also managed to beat them. The county continues to punch well above its weight."

Somerset CCC Director of Cricket Andy Hurry, Devon pathway player and Somerset CCC star Ben Green, and former Devon age group and now Western Storm Head Coach, Trevor Griffin, presented the awards.

Parker said proof of Devon's continuing success was in its pathway partnership with Somerset. He said: "It is truly rewarding to see so many young players work their way into the Somerset academy and actually end up playing for Somerset and even their country.

"It is fabulous to see one of the county youth prodigies here tonight in Ben Green and his boss Andy Hurry who have led the Cidermen to one of their most successful seasons this year.

"The quality of our coaches is also testament to the quality of  the pathway with several going on to land national and international coaching roles, including Trevor Griffin."

He added: "Youth cricket in Devon across the board, including our new Development Centres structure and programme, is in a good place.

"And that in no small measure is down to Devon Cricket's Managing Director, Matt Theedom, Pathway Manager and Lead Coach, Sandy Allen, and the coaches and managers who have made playing possible."

He also thanked parents and guardians for the support as well as the players themselves.

2023 AWARD WINNERS

Special Awards

Buller Bowl	Emma Corney
Bryan Hayter Cup	Nigel Ashplant

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

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

Devon Women

Batter of the Year	Emma Corney
Bowler of the Year	Ellie Bishop
Player of the Year	Erin Vukusic

Under 18 Girls

Batter of the Year	Jemima Vereker
Bowler of the Year	Eliza Heard
Player of the Year	Ruby Davis

Under 18 Boys

Batter of the Year	Harry Southgate
Bowler of the Year	Matt Jeacock
Player of the Year	Harry Passenger

Under 16 Boys

Batter of the Year	Toby Holroyd
Bowler of the Year	Josh Thompson
Player of the Year	Charlie Gaywood

Under 15 Girls

Batter of the Year	Darcey Boote
Bowler of the Year	Sophie Brandom
Player of the Year	Ella Gill

Under 15 Boys

Batter of the Year	Zach Vukusic
Bowler of the Year	Luke Thomas
Player of the Year	Elijah Pyne

Under 14 Boys

Batter of the Year	Jacob Hardy
Bowler of the Year	Jake Dunn
Player of the Year	Josh Paget

Under 13 Girls

Batter of the Year	Maddie Russell
Bowler of the Year	Arabella Greenwood
Player of the Year	Thea Rochester

Under 13 Boys

Batter of the Year	Alex Tipper
Bowler of the Year	Lewis Coombes
Player of the Year	Warrick Green

Under 12 Boys

Batter of the Year	Henry Alsop
Bowler of the Year	Lucas Bell
Player of the Year	Charlie Carwardine