Barry Reed wins Dr Ian Martin Award
Wiltshire Cricket’s Barry Reed has been named the winner of the 2026 Dr Ian Martin Award for disability inclusion in cricket.
The Dr Ian Martin Award for Disability Inclusion in Cricket recognises someone who has made a long-term and outstanding contribution to creating inclusive, accessible and empowering environments for people with disabilities in cricket.
Barry, along with his family, made the trip to The Kia Oval for our Impact Awards last Tuesday (6 October), having been nominated by Wiltshire Disability Development Officer, Josh May. Barry had no idea he was going to win, making the moment he received the trophy from Dr Ian Martin, current international cricketers Ollie Pope and Jonny Gale, and former women’s international Lucy Pearson, even more special.
The award recognises Barry’s outstanding dedication and commitment to disability cricket across Wiltshire. He has played a huge role in supporting all the county’s Super 1s hubs, while also running his own disability cricket sessions at his club and leading the Wiltshire Super 9s team.
Barry’s commitment goes beyond his own involvement, with his family also playing an important role in supporting him and helping to run the sessions.
Congratulations to Barry on this fantastic and well-deserved achievement. His passion, commitment and enthusiasm continue making a real difference to disability cricket in Wiltshire.
Wiltshire Disability Development Officer, Josh May, said: “Barry has consistently supported Super 1s sessions across the county and has also taken the initiative to run his own disability sessions at his cricket club, helping to bridge the gap between Super 1s and younger participants. He also leads the Wiltshire Cricket Super 9s County Team, supporting the development of players beyond Super 1s and into the wider disability cricket pathway.”
Dr Ian Martin added: “Barry’s recognition is so well deserved. Whilst the Super 1s programme itself is recognised as the leading introductory cricket programme for disabled people across the UK, it relies on the willingness of volunteers who selflessly give their time to deliver the activities. Barry exemplifies this and his enthusiasm and tireless energy are appreciated by all and I was delighted to present him with his award and meet him and his family at the recent Impact Awards held at the Kia Oval"
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