Structure of OCC Player trophies

Each year, the top performers in a variety of disciplines are awarded trophies at the Cricket Leinster annual dinner. Many of these awards have a long and rich history, with the Marchant and O'Grady Cups now being close to 100 years old.

Since the Open Competitions were re-structured in 2010, awards have been presented to the top performers in each of the three divisions, and many new awards have been kindly donated by clubs around the province.

A full list of the awards is listed below

Division 1 Awards

Marchant Cup

• Player with the highest batting average  in matches in the Division  1 league and Senior Cup (regardless of opposition)
• Qualification - a minimum of 500 runs and 8 innings, although this may be changed by the OCC if circumstances dictate
• Only Irish qualified players  are eligible for this award.

O’Grady Cup

• Player with the lowest bowling average in matches in the Division  1 league and Senior Cup (regardless of opposition)
• Qualification - minimum of 30 wickets and having bowled in 8 matches although this may be changed by the OCC if circumstances dictate
• Only Irish qualified players  are eligible for this award

Hopkins Cup

• Player with the highest number of dismissals (catches and stumpings) in matches in the Division  1 and Senior Cup (regardless of opposition)
• Kept wicket in at least 8 matches in the Division 1 league and Senior Cup (irrespective of opposition).although this may be changed by the OCC if circumstances dictate
• Only Irish qualified players  are eligible for this award

Samuels Cup

• Player with the highest points score in matches in the Division 1  league and  the Senior Cup (regardless of opposition)
• The points will be calculated as per a scheme reviewed and agreed by the OCC before each season  
  • Qualification – played in a minimum of 8 matches in the Division 1  league and  the Senior Cup (regardless of opposition) and such other requirement as the agreed points scheme may specify
  • Only Irish qualified players  are eligible for this award

Solomons Cup

• Player with the highest number of catches in the outfield  in matches in the Division 1 league and the Senior Cup (regardless of opposition)
• Only Irish qualified players  are eligible for this award

Division 2 Awards

Richard Bruton Cup

• Player with the highest batting average in matches in the Division 2 league and the  Senior Cup (regardless of opposition) 
• Qualification requires a minimum of 500 runs and a minimum of 8 innings although these may be changed by the OCC if circumstances dictate 
• Only Irish qualified players are eligible for the award. 

Dick Clarke Cup

• Player with the lowest bowling average in matches in the Division 2 league and the Senior Cup (regardless of opposition) 
• Qualification requires a minimum of 30 wickets and having bowled in a minimum of 8 matches although this may be changed by the OCC if circumstances dictate 
• Only Irish qualified players are eligible for the award. 

Ralph Satchwell Cup

• Wicketkeeper with the highest number of dismissals (catches and stumpings taken as wicketkeeper) in matches in the Division 2 league and the Senior Cup (irrespective of opposition) 
• Qualification  - kept wicket in a minimum of 8 matches 
• Only Ireland qualified players are eligible 

Robert Ellis Award

• Player with the highest points score in matches in the Division 2 league and the Senior Cup (regardless of opposition) 
• The points will be calculated as per a scheme reviewed and agreed by the OCC before each season 
• Qualification – played in a minimum of 8 matches and such other requirement as the agreed points scheme may specify 
• Only Irish qualified players are eligible for the award. 

Arthur Vincent Cup

• Player with the highest number of outfield  catches in matches in the Division 2 league  and the Senior Cup (regardless of opposition) 
• Qualification – played in at least 8 matches in Division 2 or Senior Cup (irrespective of opposition) 
• Only Irish qualified players are eligible for the award 

Division 3 Awards

Bookman Cup

• Player with the highest batting average in matches in the Division 3 league and Senior 2 Cup  (regardless of opposition)
• Qualification - minimum of 500 runs and 8 innings, although these may be changed by the OCC if circumstances dictate
• No player who is registered as an Overseas Player will be eligible for this award.

Oulton Cup

• Player with the lowest bowling average in matches in the Division 3 league and Senior 2 Cup (regardless of opposition)
• Qualification - minimum of 30 wickets and having bowled in 8 matches although these may be changed by the OCC if circumstances dictate
• No player who is registered as an Overseas Player will be eligible for this award.

Webster Cup

• Player with the highest points score in matches in the Division 3 league  and the Senior 2 Cup (regardless of opposition)
• The points will be calculated as per a scheme reviewed and agreed by the OCC before each season
• Qualification – played in a minimum of 8 matches and such other requirement as the agreed points scheme may specify 
  • No player who is registered as an Overseas Player will be eligible for this award.

Carmel Cullen Cup

• Wicketkeeper with the highest number of dismissals (catches and stumpings taken as wicketkeeper) in matches in the Division 3 league and the Senior 2 Cup (irrespective of opposition)
• Qualification  - kept wicket in a minimum of 8 matches

• No player who is registered as an Overseas Player will be eligible for this award. 

Young Player of the Year

Nominated by OCC on the following basis

• Players from Divisions 1 and 2
• In general Players U-23 as of 31st August in relevant season but can be a matter for the judgement of OCC.
• Points table as for all- rounder trophies to be considered but other factors (e.g. Disciplinary record, Representative appearances, etc.) also considered and OCC to decide in light of all.

John Dawson Fair Play Award

Agreed by OCC on the basis of nominations from clubs as follows:

- Division 1/2 clubs each to be asked to provide three nominations in 1,2,3 order.
- A club may not nominate one of their own players.
- Points awarded as follows 3-1, 2-2, 1-3
- Individual with highest points is winner
- If tie on points person with greater number of Number 1 nominations
- If still tied person with greater number of nominations at any level
- If still tied person with greater number of No 2s
- If still tied person with greater number of No 3s
- If still tied award shared