Umpires recognised at Awards of ExcellenceFriday, October 20, 2023 - 9:11 AM

The West Australian Football Commission along with the Regional District Councils (RDCs) hosted the Awards of Excellence which celebrated junior umpires, recognising their dedication and contribution to the sport by announcing the Umpire of the Year awards within each district.

This event showcased the outstanding talent and commitment of these young individuals who are the next generation of umpires progressing through the officiating pathway. 

WAFC Junior Umpiring Coordinator, Courtney Gibson said the RDCs Umpire of the Year Awards served as a testament to the invaluable role junior umpires play in the sporting community and creating safe environments.

“Congratulations to all the winners and to all our junior umpires who officiated games this season,” Gibson said.

Corey Ranger, the Head of Club Development and Volunteers at WAFC, expressed his delight in witnessing all the clubs appreciating the exceptional efforts by umpires throughout each season.

“This year we introduced separate male and female categories in the Umpire of the Year Award to recognise their dedication to the game, it’s not always an easy job,” Ranger said. 

Photos from the two awards nights can be viewed on the WA Football Facebook page.
 

Below are the winners:
Metro North

West Perth RDC Winners
Male: Ethan Davies
Female: Lilly Spocter
Merrigan Medal – Ethan Davies
 
Subiaco RDC Winners
Male: Kristian Pugh
Female: Amelia Miles
Golden Whistle – Callum Stephens
 
Claremont RDC Winners
Male: Kieran Todd
Female: Olivia Makin
Golden Whistle – Jack Coutinho
 
Metro Central 

Swans RDC Winners
Male: Nick Italiano
Female: Cassidy Bodenham
Dale Donners Umpire of the Year: Bray Loveridge
 
Perth RDC Winners
Male: William Turner
Female: Isabel Satti
Umpire of the Year: William Turner
 
East Perth RDC Winners
Male: Caiden Stevenson
Female: Sarah Burton
Golden Whistle: Wiliam Day