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BCB honours RHTY&SC Secretary/CEO for Outstanding Service
The Berbice Cricket Board in a surprise presentation at its Sixth Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday last honoured Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club/CEO Hilbert Foster for outstanding service to Berbice cricket in his capacity as Chairman of the Special Events Committee.
BCB Special Events Chairman Hilbert Foster receives plaque from BCB secretary
The Board presented Foster with a plaque recognising his contribution to Berbice cricket over the five years.
First Vice President Anil Beharry stated that since 2008 Foster has single handily spearheaded the efforts of the BCB and under his leadership of the Special Events Committee, the Board has successfully transformed itself from being a mere cricketing organisation into a dynamic Non Governmental Organisation.
Since 2008 the Special Events Committee has completed over 500 off the field programmes/activities including a record breaking 175 in 2012. The Special Events Committee has introduced a series of historic programmes including the Annual Magazine, Annual Cricket Academy, Awards Ceremony, Elite Training Programme, Hall of Fame, All Time Cricket Teams and Tribute to Heroes among dozens of others.
The Committee has also raise over $15M in sponsorship for the Board over the years in both cash and kind.
In an invited comment, Foster stated that he was honoured to be recognised by the BCB but noted that his service to Berbice cricket is based on his love for the game and a strong desire to assist youths.
He praised the work and support he receives from his elder brother Keith who is the President of the Berbice Cricket Board, First Vice President Anil Beharry, Secretary Angela Haniff and veteran cricket administrator Carl Moore who he describes as his mentor in cricket administration.
Foster also expressed thanks to his wife Sylvia and his daughter Marissa for their support of his work. The veteran cricket Administrator at the BCB Awards Ceremony announced that he will be stepping down from the Board at the end of the current term next December to concentrate on his duties at the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club.
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