More than 200 people attended the Isle of Wight Cricket Board's annual awards evening at Newclose County Cricket Ground.

Successes from the Island's clubs, county teams, and the volunteering community were all celebrated, with players and volunteers of all ages recognised for their contributions to the game.

The 2026 season saw the highest number of teams entering the Isle of Wight Leagues in more than five years, marking a significant achievement.

Newport - IW Division 1 Winners (Image: Isle of Wight Cricket)

The evening also highlighted the continued growth of junior and female cricket across the Island, with clubs providing more opportunities for young players, women, and girls to get involved in the sport.

Newport clinched the Division 1 title, with individual successes for their players.

Opening batter Benji Shannon amassed more than 1,000 runs in league and cup cricket, while captain Ash Brett was the leading wicket-taker with 25 league wickets, ten more than any other bowler.

Freshwater won Division 2, with Ryde II's Billy Harris being the top run-scorer and Cowes' Josh Jones taking the most wickets.

Ventnor Hot Mermaids clean-swept the Women's League, with all-rounder Gemma Woodford ending with the most runs and wickets.

The junior season saw silverware won by six different clubs: Arreton, Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Northwood, and Ventnor.

Volunteer awards were given to Joe Cuoghi, Des Wiltshire, Steve Brown, Peter Hernes, Peter McClelland, and Kim Powell.

Jez Robinson received the Will Luckett Award for Contributions off the Field, and Richard Webb was presented with the Lifetime Achiever Award.

The Island's county teams were also celebrated for a successful year, from the Under 10s team to the Over 50s side.

Freshwater - IW Division 2 Winners (Image: Isle of Wight Cricket)

Player of the Year trophies went to Andy White, Monty Borman, Edward Bostock, Mallory Peace, Peter McClelland, Rufus Halson, Lily Gosden, Cooper Hall, James Curtis, Josh Ward, and George Griffith for the Island's 1st XI.

Medals were also presented to members of the Isle of Wight Super 9s Disability team, who finished the season as Group D Super 9s Regional Winners.

The awards evening marked a fitting end to a brilliant season, recognising those whose efforts continue to strengthen cricket across the Isle of Wight.