CorefocusX Summer League Awards
This year, we’re rolling out a brand‑new, member‑driven awards system, rebuilt from the ground up. Our aim is to make the celebration more fair, fun, and representative of our whole league.
The updated structure introduces new award categories, a two‑phase nomination and voting process, and a more transparent way to showcase every nominee with photos, bios, and season highlights.
View all of this season's nominees below.
Why We’re Changing Things
Representation
Give every team equal representation within the nominee pool.
Reduce Bias
Reduce any committee level bias and ensure member votes are decisive.
Engagement
Boost league wide engagement through team led nominations.
Inclusivity
Ensure the awards night is more inclusive, exciting and reflective of our community.
Your Vote Matters
Whether you’re nominating a teammate in Phase one or casting your ballot in Phase two, the new system ensures every member has a voice in recognising the players, coaches, and personalities who make our league special.
What’s New This Year
Two‑Phase Voting:
A completely refreshed approach designed to reduce bias and broaden recognition.
Phase 1: Each team votes internally to nominate one player from their team per category, ensuring every team is represented in the overall nominee pool. The top nominees from every team will go onto the second phase of voting.
Phase 2: All members vote across the full nominee pool to determine the league‑wide winners.
New Award Categories:
Alongside our classic MVP, Rookie, and Golden Glove awards, we’re adding fresh categories that celebrate performance, spirit, leadership, and fun moments from across the season.
More Transparency & Visibility:
Every nominee will be presented with a photo, short bio, and season highlight so members can make informed, confident votes.
Bigger Member Voice:
With all voting now fully member‑led, your participation directly shapes who we celebrate at the end of the season.
Award Categories
Overall MVP
Awarded to the league’s Most Valuable Player, chosen from the team‑selected MVP nominees representing all 13 teams. Nominees are split between small ball and big ball hitters.
Player's Player
Recognises the player who earned the most MVP votes across weekly games throughout the season, a true peer‑driven honour. Nominees are split between small ball and big ball hitters.
Rookie of the Year
Celebrates the standout first‑year player who made the biggest impact on and off the field. Nominees are split between small ball and big ball hitters.
Golden Glove
Awarded to the league’s top defensive player, recognising consistency, reliability, and game‑changing fielding. Nominees are split between small ball and big ball hitters.
Clutch Performer
For the player who delivers when it matters most, stepping up under pressure and changing the course of games. Think game winning catches, or home runs with 2 outs and the game on the line. Nominees are split between small ball and big ball hitters.
Slugger Award
Celebrates the league’s strongest offensive performer, big hits, big moments, and consistent production at the plate. Nominees are split between small ball and big ball hitters.
John Rive [Sportsmanship]
Our sportsmanship award, honouring the legacy of John Rive, a beloved player remembered for his kindness, fairness, and respect for the game and its community.
Most Team Spirit
Recognises positivity, encouragement, and the teammate who lifts everyone around them. Think your team's biggest cheerleader.
Coach of the Year
Awarded to a volunteer coach or captain who demonstrates leadership, commitment, and support for not just their team, but the wider sport.
Golden Banana Award
A fun, light‑hearted award for the season’s funniest moment, best blooper, or unforgettable mishap.
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Best Dressed
Celebrates the player with the most iconic game‑day style, uniform flair, or unmistakable swagger.
Best Blue
Celebrates the league’s top umpire of the season, recognising consistency, fairness, clear communication, and the calm, confident presence that keeps our games running smoothly.
Division 1 Nominees
BBH MVP
Keegan Peterson [Falcons]
AJ Blackwell [Flyers]
Ricardo Sousa [Pirates]
Rob Duckett [Royals]
Pete Warrell [Raiders]
Luke De La Cour [Eagles]
BBH Golden Glove
Alejandro De Araujo De Abreu [Falcons]
AJ Blackwell [Flyers]
Sean Billson [Pirates]
Oscar Smith [Royals]
Russell Wynn [Raiders]
Luke De La Cour [Eagles]
BBH Slugger
Keegan Peterson [Falcons]
Chris Le Lion [Flyers]
Matt Satchell [Pirates]
Rob Baker [Royals]
Pete Warrell [Raiders]
Luke De La Cour [Eagles]
BBH Clutch
Chris Halford [Falcons]
AJ Blackwell [Flyers]
Matt Satchell [Pirates]
James Marshall [Royals]
Peter Warrell [Raiders]
Rhys Benest [Eagles]
BBH Rookie
Will Howarth [Falcons]
Roman Ho Zimbalatti [Flyers]
Jake Elmy [Pirates]
Pharrell Taylor [Royals]
Robbie Milner [Eagles]
SBH MVP
Candice Parsons-Page [Falcons]
Inez Banasiak [Flyers]
Holly Widdowson [Pirates]
Louise Gruchy-Craven [Royals]
Lynette Ferguson [Raiders]
Caitlyn Hennessy [Eagles]
SBH Golden Glove
Heidi Freitas [Falcons]
Inez Banasiak [Flyers]
Holly Widdowson [Pirates]
Laura Poingdestre [Royals]
Lynette Ferguson [Raiders]
Angelise Moss [Eagles]
SBH Slugger
Heidi Freitas [Falcons]
Claudine Snape [Flyers]
Holly Widdowson [Pirates]
Louise Gruchy-Craven [Royals]
Lynette Ferguson [Raiders]
Angelise Moss [Eagles]
SBH Clutch
Leah Tackling [Falcons]
Michelle Le Lion [Flyers]
Amanda Halford [Pirates]
Louise Gruchy-Craven [Royals]
Lynette Ferguson [Raiders]
Caitlyn Hennessy [Eagles]
SBH Rookie
Madi Farrell [Flyers]
Ellie O'Neill [Royals]
Angelise Moss [Eagles]
Division 2 Nominees
BBH MVP
Nathan Kinnear [Titans]
Ryan Callec [Tigerz]
Kyle Mclean [Giants]
Andy Romeril [Base Invaders]
Alejandro De Jesus [Phoenix]
Tom Hilton [Cubs]
Dan Rodrigues [Odd Ballz]
BBH Golden Glove
Nathan Kinnear [Titans]
James Duckett [Tigerz]
Kyle Mclean [Giants]
Lawrence Bouchard [Base Invaders]
Alejandro De Jesus [Phoenix]
Robbie Synge [Cubs]
Daniel Rodrigues [Odd Ballz]
BBH Slugger
Nathan Kinnear [Titans]
James Duckett [Tigerz]
Dominic Martins [Giants]
Ryan Rebours [Base Invaders]
Alejandro De Jesus [Phoenix]
Tom Hilton [Cubs]
Kalem Butcher [Odd Ballz]
BBH Clutch
Alex Monet [Titans]
James Duckett [Tigerz]
Jonny Bernardino [Giants]
Andy Romeril [Base Invaders]
Alejandro De Jesus [Pheonix]
Tom Hilton [Cubs]
Ollie Galloway [Odd Ballz]
BBH Rookie
James Duckett [Tigerz]
Robbie Synge [Cubs]
Daniel Rodrigues [Odd Ballz]
SBH MVP
Lucy Otter [Titans]
Julia Horsfall [Tigerz]
Martina Ferlin [Giants]
Topaz Emmanuel [Base Invaders]
Chaz Cunningham [Phoenix]
Kate McCaffrey [Cubs]
Lauren Ferguson [Odd Ballz]
SBH Golden Glove
Alexa Kirkland [Titans]
Becky Duncan [Tigerz]
Martina Ferlin [Giants]
Goretie Luis [Base Invaders]
Chelsey Warner [Phoenix]
Nikki Brannigan [Cubs]
Lauren Ferguson [Odd Ballz]
SBH Slugger
Lucy Otter [Titans]
Julia Horsfall [Tigerz]
Sylvia Awori [Giants]
Topaz Emmanuel [Base Invaders]
Chaz Cunningham [Phoenix]
Nikki Brannigan [Cubs]
Madi Farrell [Odd Ballz]
SBH Clutch
Lucy Otter [Titans]
Aimee Sutcliffe [Tigerz]
Martina Ferlin [Giants]
Carolina Faria [Base Invaders]
Chaz Cunningham [Phoenix]
Kate McCaffrey [Cubs]
Lauren Ferguson [Odd Ballz]
SBH Rookie
Becky McEvoy [Titans]
Amy Dorey [Tigerz]
Maddison Birrell [Base Invaders]
Lauren Ferguson [Odd Ballz]
League Wide Nominees
Best Style
Lifan Liu [Falcons]
Danny Guy [Flyers]
Nathan Kinnear [Titans]
James Duckett [Tigerz]
Matt Satchell [Pirates]
Noah Benander [Royals]
Graeme Ferguson [Raiders]
Sean Wilson [Eagles]
Andre Fortunato [Giants]
Goretie Luis [Base Invaders]
Chelsey Warner [Phoenix]
Brad Delap [Cubs]
David Vincent [Odd Ballz]
Most Team Spirit
Leah Tackling [Falcons]
Michelle Le Lion [Flyers]
Paul Otter [Titans]
Siobhan Roche [Tigerz]
Claire Summers [Pirates]
Carey Benander [Royals]
Russell Wynn [Raiders]
Catherine le Ruez [Eagles]
Paul Wilkinson [Giants]
Oli Maltwood [Base Invaders]
Kelly Tadier [Phoenix]
Nikki Brannigan [Cubs]
David Vincent [Odd Ballz]
Golden Banana
Louise Van Der Vliet [Falcons]
Phil Bouchard [Flyers]
Alex Monet [Titans]
Eunan McGurk [Tigerz]
Chris Hoyland [Pirates]
Noah Benander [Royals]
Rhys Benest [Eagles]
Sharon Milbank [Giants]
Topaz Emmanuel [Base Invaders]
Alex Kilpatrick [Phoenix]
Kalem Butcher [Odd Ballz]
John Rive [Sportsmanship]
Heidi Freitas [Falcons]
Carey Benander [Royals]
Leah Tackling [Falcons]
Andy Romeril [Base Invaders]
Siobhan Roche [Tigerz]
Paul Otter [Titans]
James Marshall [Royals]
Phil Bouchard [Flyers]
Emma Hunter [Eagles]
Coach of the Year
Ben Benander [Royals]
Chris Halford [Falcons]
Paul Otter [Titans]
James Marshall [Royals]
Chris Le Lion [Flyers]
Stuart Emmanuel [Base Invaders]
Phil Bouchard [Flyers]
Claire Summers [Pirates]
Best Blue
Kelly Tadier [Phoenix]
James Marshall [Royals]
Siobhan Roche [Tigerz]
Ricardo Sousa [Pirates]
Tom Nerac [Titans]
Chris Le Lion [Flyers]
Andy Romeril [Base Invaders]
Ben Benander [Royals]
Steve Le Monnier [Cubs]
Graham Ferguson [Raiders]
How to Vote
During the first phase of voting you will be asked to nominate a player from your own team for each category. You should provide a couple of sentences to support your vote or give context where relevant. If you don't feel there is a suitable candidate from your team for a category, please leave blank.
Phase two voting is under way. This is your chance to vote on our shortlisted nominees to help determine our finalists. Vote using the form below now.
