The Uganda Cricket Association is set to host the much-anticipated UCA Season Awards 2024 on November 30th at the Copper Chimney in Lugogo. The prestigious event will celebrate the outstanding achievements of players, coaches, volunteers and teams who have made an impact on Ugandan cricket throughout the year.
2024 has been a historic year for Ugandan cricket, with the Cricket Cranes making their debut at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the Victoria Pearls securing their fourth Kwibuka title. The Season Awards will honor these remarkable accomplishments, recognizing talent across several categories, including Cricketer of the Year, Domestic Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. Special awards will also be given to players who achieved milestones this particular year.
The nominees for Cricketer of the Year include Cricket Cranes’ Riazat Ali Shah, Victoria Pearls’ Immaculate Nakisuyi, and former Cricket Cranes captain Brian Masaba, all of whom delivered exceptional performances. The event will also highlight top local players as well as celebrate club achievements like Wanderers’ T20 league win after 13 years.
Full list of Nominees
| End of Season Awards Categories | Nominees |
| Cricketer of the Year | Riazat Ali Shah, Brian Masaba, Immaculate Nakisuyi |
| International Cricketer of the Year (Male) | Henry Ssenyondo, Alpesh Ramjani, Robinson Obuya |
| International Cricketer of the Year (Female) | Rita Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Proscovia Alako |
| Domestic Cricketer of the Year (Male) | Suleiman Shariff (Wanderers), Mohammad Shaaf (Wanderers), Hamu Kayondo (Ceylon Lions) |
| Domestic Cricketer of the Year (Female) | Teddy Oyella (Tornado Bee), Sarah Akiteng (Olila High School) Stephanie Nampiina (Jinja SSS) |
| Men’s Club of the Year | Wanderers Cricket Club, Kutchi Tigers, Rounders Cricket Club |
| Female Club of the Year | Soroti City, Olila Cricket Club ,Wanderers Cricket Club |
| Male Umpire of the Year | Patrick Makumbi, Wandera Eric, Abii Norbert |
| Female Umpire of the Year | Sharon Athoula, Kutaka, Consy Aweko |
| Male Rising Star of The Year | Olipa Gerald (Busoga College Mwiri), Rubangakene Ronald (St Joseph’s College Layibi) , Mukisa Eric (Busoga College Mwiri) |
| Female Rising Star of the Year | Malisa Ariokot (Olila High School), Irene Mutoni (St John’s Mukono), Mbwali Naume (Masaka SSS) |
| Coach of the Year | Habib Mugalula (Jinja SSS), Jackson Ogwang (PUSH Academy), Sandra Achawo (Light SSS) |
| Male Volunteer of The Year | Arnold Tembo (Keere Cricket Academy), Kintu Simon (Mukono Community), Oyugi Simon Peter (Africa) |
| Female Volunteer of the Year | Madam Mary (Nyakasura), Luiza Nabulwala (Ndejje School), Brenda Nabisalu |
| Groundsman of the Year | Onenchan Denis (Entebbe Ova), John Wabwire (Lugogo Oval), Juma Waiswa (Lugogo Oval) |
| Male Journalist of The Year | Kakeeto Gozanga (The Site), Elvis Senono (NTV), Charles Mutebi (Vision Group) |
| Female Journalist of The Year | Grace Kemigisa (UBC/Radio One), Faith Kia (Vision Group), Nina Kakwanzi (NBS Sports) |
| Digital Journalist Of The Year | Ssajabi Ivan (Uganda Cricket Fans),Timothy Adulu (Sports Blaze), Jeremiah Mugalu (The Site) |
| Cricket Fan of The Year | Solomon Kukuta, Alex Mubiru, Ackram Jjuko |
