George Reah Award for Special Services to Cricket.
Bob Shackleton has been a well-respected administrator for more than 50 years.
After playing for Cleckheaton, he became their cricket secretary and his work at club level led to him being appointed Bradford League secretary in 1982. A diligent and efficient administrator, he has never been afraid of dealing with difficult issues whenever they arose - whether that be at league level or at Cleckheaton, where he is the club president.
He took on the role of Chief Executive after a re-organisation of the league’s management structure in 2005 and moved into his current position of Administration Executive in 2010, with particular responsibility for registrations.
Bob managed the league’s under-21 side and became treasurer of the White Rose competition for more than 20 years.
Representing the Bradford League on external bodies has always been important to Bob. He was president of the Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy for 25 years and has served on the West Yorkshire League Council and its predecessor the West Yorkshire Area Council since 1982.
At 82 years of age, he can look back on a distinguished and outstanding contribution to Bradford League cricket. His well-deserved Outstanding Service to Cricket Award is recognition of his tireless and dedicated work. Well done to Bob on all he has achieved.