AFL Umpire of the Year Award
Established 2012-2022
| Dan Field-Read 2022 |
| Michael Barlow 2021 |
| Not Awarded 2020 |
| Angus McKenzie-Wills 2019 |
| Brodie Kenny-Bell 2018 |
| Michael Saunders 2017 |
| Michael Saunders 2016 |
| Brodie Kenny-Bell 2015 |
| Michael Saunders 2014 |
| Michael Saunders 2013 |
| Michael Saunders 2012 |
The Golden Whistle
Best Field Umpire
| Chris Brackenrig 2022 |
| Matthew Baigent 2021 |
| Not Awarded 2020 |
| Joseph O’Brien 2019 |
| Matthew Baigent 2018 |
| Cameron Barr 2017 |
| Liam Rowe 2016 |
| Cameron Barr 2015 |
| Liam Rowe 2014 |
| Brent Pawley 2013 |
| Nathan Elsworthy 2012 |
| Nathan Elsworthy 2011 |
| Matthew Gestier 2010 |
| Damian Anderson 2009 |
| Matthew Gestier 2008 |
| Anton Lewis 2007 |
| Joel Elliot 2006 |
| Graham Glassford 2005 |
| Troy Pannell 2004 |
| Anton Lewis 2003 |
| Darius Samojlowicz 2002 |
| Darius Samojlowicz 2001 |
| Darius Samojlowicz 2000 |
| Frank Kalayzich 1999 |
| Anton Lewis 1998 |
| Frank Kalayzich 1997 |
| Michael Forbes 1996 |
| Grant Godfrey 1995 |
| Gerald Walsh 1994 |
| Gerald Walsh 1993 |
| Nicholas Angelos 1992 |
| Frank Kalayzich 1991 |
| Frank Kalayzich 1990 |
| Martin Jackson 1989 |
| John Reid 1988 |
The Peter Hampshire Award
Best Boundary Umpire
(This award was originally known as The Silver Whistle. It was renamed The Peter Hampshire Award in 2001)
| Sam Button 2022 |
| Ben Fely 2021 |
| Not Awarded 2020 |
| David Wood 2019 |
| David Wood 2018 |
| Conor Nakkan 2017 |
| Michael Baker 2016 |
| Patrick Cran 2015 |
| Daniel Field-Read 2014 |
| Daniel Field-Read 2013 |
| Michael Baker 2012 |
| Michael Saunders 2011 |
| Luke McSpeerin 2010 |
| Michael Saunders 2009 |
| Adam McDonald 2008 |
| Adam McDonald 2007 |
| Ashley Sandison 2006 |
| Ashley Sandison 2005 |
| John Morris 2004 |
| Brian Horan 2003 |
| Greg Lyons 2002 |
| Andrew Pearson 2001 |
| Damon Marsh 2000 |
| Damon Marsh 1999 |
| Damien Walsh 1998 |
| Damon Marsh 1997 |
| Steve Power 1996 |
| Shane McSpeerin 1995 |
| Peter Hampshire 1994 |
| John Suter 1993 |
| Tony Brown 1992 |
| Steve Power 1991 |
| Peter Hampshire 1990 |
| Peter Hampshire 1989 |
| Andrew Gibson 1988 |
The Michael Heinrichs Award
Best Goal Umpire
(This award was originally known as The Bronze Whistle. It was renamed The Michael Heinrichs Award in 2001)
| Taylor Mattioli 2022 |
| Taylor Mattioli 2021 |
| Not Awarded 2020 |
| Taylor Mattioli 2019 |
| Taylor Mattioli 2018 |
| Nicholas Ford 2017 |
| Taylor Mattiolli 2016 |
| Angus McKenzie-Wills 2015 |
| Brodie Kenny-Bell 2014 |
| Angus McKenzie-Wills 2013 |
| Adam Gardner 2012 |
| Sergio Villagra 2011 |
| Frank Dicosmo 2010 |
| Andrew Scovell 2009 |
| Sergio Villagra 2008 |
| Sergio Villagra 2007 |
| David Harding 2006 |
| David Harding 2005 |
| Robert Read 2004 |
| Ken Ray 2003 |
| Sergio Villagra 2002 |
| Greg Young 2001 |
| Michael Heinrichs 2000 |
| Greg Young 1999 |
| Michael Heinrichs 1998 |
| Paul Hoare 1997 |
| Ken Ray 1996 |
| Michael Heinrichs 1995 |
| Paul Hoare 1994 |
| Phil Goss 1993 |
| Phil Goss 1992 |
| Danny Daniel 1991 |
| Ken Ray 1990 |
| Doug Galloway 1989 |
| Tom Evans 1988 |
AFL Sydney Best Field Umpire Award
Established 2011
| Joey O’Brien 2022 |
| Sam Hurford 2021 |
| Jordan Lee 2020 |
| Matt Geddes 2019 |
| Matt Geddes 2018 |
| Matt Geddes 2017 |
| Dean Garroway 2016 |
| Dean Garroway 2015 |
| Carl Fletcher 2014 |
| Dean Garroway 2013 |
| Dean Garroway 2012 |
| Matt Baigent 2011 |
AFL Sydney Best Boundary Umpire Award
Established 2011
| Nathan Wrigley 2022 |
| Adrian Jones 2021 |
| Terry Southwell 2020 |
| Patrick Schnelle 2019 |
| Samuel Button 2018 |
| David Wood 2017 |
| Matthew Fraanje 2016 |
| Phil Barkman 2015 |
| Fahri Ozturk 2014 |
| Anthony Mitchell 2013 |
| Steven Archer 2012 |
| Sean Richardson 2011 |
AFL Sydney Best Goal Umpire Award
Established 2011
| Aengus Taylor 2022 |
| Morgan Lee 2021 |
| Taylor Mattioli 2020 |
| Morgan Lee 2019 |
| Brendan Ford 2018 |
| Brendan Ford 2017 |
| Nicholas Ford 2016 |
| Victor Petrovic 2015 |
| Alex Chisholm 2014 |
| Taylah Cooke 2013 |
| John Curran 2012 |
| John Curran 2011 |
The A. W. St Clair Award
Best All Rounder – Established 1989
| Alysha Ramsay 2024 |
| Trav Stemper 2023 |
| Terry Southwell 2022 |
| Madison Flemming 2021 |
| Steven Nguyen 2020 |
| Alysha Ramsay 2019 |
| David Panagopoulos 2018 |
| Gavin Bertram 2017 |
| Matthew Baigent 2016 |
| Daniel Field-Read 2015 |
| Michael Saunders 2014 |
| Liam Rowe 2013 |
| Paul Barron 2012 |
| Robert Taylor 2011 |
| Frank Dicosmo 2010 |
| Alison Stevens 2009 |
| Rob Taylor 2008 |
| Danny Deigan 2007 |
| Kevin Morrison 2006 |
| Ashley Sandison 2005 |
| Robert Read 2004 |
| Michael Frydman 2003 |
| Greg Young 2002 |
| Andrew Smith 2001 |
| Steven Wallbank 2000 |
| Peter Hoskins 1999 |
| Nicholas Angelos 1998 |
| Michael Heinrichs 1997 |
| Kevin Meade 1996 |
| David Yole 1995 |
| Henry Harrop 1994 |
| Peter Hampshire 1993 |
| Grant Godfrey 1992 |
| Mark Rendell 1991 |
| John Reid 1990 |
| Martin Jackson 1989 |
The President’s Award
Awarded at President’s Discretion
| Joshua Graeve 2017 |
| Sean Richardson 2016 |
| Angus McKenzie-Wills 2015 |
| Liam Rowe 2014 |
| Robert Taylor 2013 |
| Will Macarthur 2012 |
| Jeff Milne, Will Macarthur 2011 |
| Emma Pollette, Alison Stevens 2010 |
| Angus Heritage 2009 |
| Jeff Milne 2008 |
| Sean Richardson 2007 |
| Sean Richardson 2006 |
| Anton Lewis 2005 |
| Peter Hampshire, Sean Richardson 2004 |
| Peter Hampshire 2003 |
| Peter Hampshire 2002 |
| Steven Wallbank 2001 |
| Andrew Smith 2000 |
| Michael Heinrichs 1999 |
| Nicholas Angelos 1998 |
| Richard Taylor 1997 |
| Nicholas Angelos, Peter Hampshire 1996 |
| Nicholas Angelos 1995 |
| Grant Godfrey 1994 |
| not awarded 1993 |
| Henry Harrop 1992 |
| David Yole 1991 |
| Peter Hampshire 1990 |
| Max Henry 1989 |
| John Reid 1988 |
The Umpires’ Umpire
Best Team Player, as voted by NSWAFUA Members – Established 2007
| Ben Curdie, Cam Riley 2024 |
| Ben Curdie 2023 |
| Sam Hurford 2022 |
| Gary Forster 2021 |
| Not awarded 2020 |
| Laura Moran 2019 |
| David Coburn 2018 |
| Matt Geddes 2017 |
| Dean Garroway 2016 |
| Robert Taylor 2015 |
| Fahri Ozturk 2014 |
| Carl Fletcher 2013 |
| Sean Richardson 2012 |
| Michael Peck 2011 |
| Frank Dicosmo 2010 |
| Angus Heritage 2009 |
| Sean Richardson 2008 |
| Sean Richardson 2007 |
The AFL Award
Most Promising Umpire – Established 2001
(The AFL Award was established in 2001 to replace the NSW Umpire of the Year.)
| Luke Ramsay 2024 |
| Josh Hollands 2023 |
| Ashton Hanna 2022 |
| Nathan Wrigley 2021 |
| Chris Brackenrig 2020 |
| Aengus Taylor 2019 |
| Billy O’Brien 2018 |
| Morgan Lee 2017 |
| Chris Brackenrig 2016 |
| Aden Kittel 2015 |
| Jackson Day 2014 |
| Jackson Stokes 2013 |
| Dan Field-Read 2012 |
| Matthew Baigent 2011 |
| Angus McKenzie-Wills 2010 |
| Robert Taylor 2009 |
| Michael Saunders 2008 |
| Paul Barron 2007 |
| Nathan Lessels 2006 |
| Michael Peck 2005 |
| Glenn Thomson 2004 |
| Andrew Cohen 2003 |
| Tim Pow 2002 |
| Greg Rohan 2001 |
NSW Umpire of the Year
Best Elite Umpire – Established 1994
| Peter Hoskins, Les Gonye, Greg Young 1999 |
| Michael Henrichs 1998 |
| Frank Kalayzich 1997 |
| Michael Heinrichs 1996 |
| Anton Lewis 1995 |
| Matthew Nordern. Darius Samojlowicz 1994 |
The Mark Rendell Shield
Best First Year Umpire – Established 1991
(This award was originally known as The Best First Year Umpire. It was renamed The Mark Rendell Shield in 1995.)
| Emma Waters 2024 |
| Abbey Styan 2022 |
| Andrea Shubert 2021 |
| Luke Small 2020 |
| Siobhan Luczak 2019 |
| Alexander Strassberg 2018 |
| Ben Curdie 2017 |
| Aaron Parker 2016 |
| Emma Bellenger 2015 |
| Jed Wesley-Smith 2014 |
| Jess Wong, Rhys Williams 2013 |
| Matt Geddes 2012 |
| Aaron Langdon 2011 |
| Gordon MacArthur 2010 |
| Alex Manfred 2009 |
| Stephen Thurston 2008 |
| Andrew Rutherford 2007 |
| Roy Goh 2006 |
| Richard Pallister 2005 |
| Brett Osseweyer 2004 |
| Matthew Gestier 2003 |
| Tim Pow 2002 |
| Sergio Villagra 2001 |
| Greg Rohan 2000 |
| Andrew Pearson 1999 |
| David Jacobs 1998 |
| Wayne Hoskins 1997 |
| Michael Every 1996 |
| James Watson 1995 |
| James Middlemiss 1994 |
| Wayne March 1993 |
| Not Awarded 1992 |
| Steve Kuhn 1991 |
The Frank Kalayzich Award
Most Improved Field Umpire – Established 2004
(This award was originally known as The John Swensen Trophy. It replaced the Improvement Award. It was renamed The Frank Kalayzich Award in 2011.)
| Cam Riley 2024 |
| Angus Levy 2023 |
| Tom Yeomans 2022 |
| Angela Vassallo, Josh Hollands 2021 |
| Joshua Hamilton 2020 |
| Bradley Stewart 2019 |
| Bradley Stewart 2018 |
| Amber Foster 2017 |
| Bradley Stewart 2016 |
| Alex Kapruziak 2015 |
| Aden Kittel 2014 |
| Cameron Barr 2013 |
| Luke Turner 2012 |
| Travis Day 2011 |
| Dean Garroway 2010 |
| Andrew Rutherford 2009 |
| Danny Deigan 2008 |
| Glen Callaghan 2007 |
| Paul Barron 2006 |
| Sean Richardson 2005 |
| Sean Richardson 2004 |
The Shane McSpeerin Award
Most Improved Boundary Umpire – Established 2004
(This award was originally known as The John Swensen Trophy. It replaced the Improvement Award. It was renamed The Shane McSpeerin Award in 2011.)
| Ryan Wong 2024 |
| Sam Dworkin 2023 |
| Liam Ramsay 2022 |
| Tim Goulden 2021 |
| Nathan Wrigley, Adrian Jones 2020 |
| Logan Jesson 2019 |
| Logan Jesson 2018 |
| David Charlton 2017 |
| Conor Nakkan 2016 |
| Conor Nakkan 2015 |
| Patrick Cran 2014 |
| Fahri Ozturk 2013 |
| Tom Isaksen 2012 |
| Sean Richardson 2011 |
| Alison Stevens 2010 |
| David Harding 2009 |
| Angus Heritage 2008 |
| Paul Crockford 2007 |
| Tim Griffin 2006 |
| Craig Anderson 2005 |
| Kirin Thompson 2004 |
The Ken Ray Award
Most Improved Goal Umpire – Established 2004
(This award was originally known as The John Swensen Trophy. It replaced the Improvement Award. It was renamed The Ken Ray Award in 2011.)
| Chris Vassilopoulos 2024 |
| Wayne Jones 2023 |
| Chris Vassilopoulos 2022 |
| Justin Jarvis 2021 |
| Cypress Hart 2020 |
| Emily Stravropoulos 2019 |
| Lachlan Klinberg 2018 |
| Stephen McGillivray 2017 |
| Rohan Fell 2016 |
| Andre Avedessian 2015 |
| Oliver Beecroft 2014 |
| Taylor Mattioli 2013 |
| Jennifer Ruzic 2012 |
| Stephen Armstrong 2011 |
| John Curran 2010 |
| John Curran 2009 |
| Emma Pollette 2008 |
| Kevin Morrison 2007 |
| David Harding 2006 |
| Kevin Morrison 2005 |
| Brett Osseweyer 2004 |
Improvement Award
Most Improved Umpire – Established 1990
| David Mitchell 1995 |
| Darius Samojlowicz 1994 |
| Michael Forbes 1993 |
| Michael Heinrichs 1992 |
| Shane Burdack 1991 |
| Grant Godfrey 1990 |
The Jim McSweeney Spirit of Umpiring Award
Outstanding Commitment to Umpiring – Established 2007
(This award has taken various forms and had different names over the years. The Jim McSweeney Spirit of Umpiring Award was established in 2007 to replace the Service to Umpiring Award, Service to Association Award and Encouragement Award.)
| Jason Lee 2024 |
| Jack Trimmer 2023 |
| Kris Kellett 2022 |
| Damian Anderson, Terry Southwell 2021 |
| Joshua Abfalter, David Coburn 2020 |
| Richard Cornish 2019 |
| Victoria Rawlings 2018 |
| Craig Terrey 2017 |
| Jed Wesley – Smith 2016 |
| Lachlan McDonald 2015 |
| Glen Callaghan 2014 |
| Anthony Mitchell 2013 |
| Angus Heritage 2012 |
| Paul Barron, Glen Callaghan 2011 |
| Chris Niven 2010 |
| Carl Fletcher 2009 |
| Alison Stevens, Jeremy Boland 2008 |
| Justin Fox, Ashley Symons 2007 |
| Service to Umpiring Award: Peter Nilson 2006 |
| Encouragement Award: Kevin Morrison, Steven Wallbank 2005 |
| Encouragement Award: Peter Humphries, Paul Barnes, David Harding, Kirin Thompson. 2004 |
| Service to Association Award: Darrel Luck. 2003 |
| Encouragement Award: Chris Barker, James Purkis, Sean Richardson, Andrew Stanfield. 2003 |
| Service to Umpiring Award: Darrel Luck, Tony Unterholzer, Darren White. 2002 |
| Service to Association Award: Nicholas Angelos. 2002 |
| Encouragement Award: James Finger, Michael Frydman, Amy Galloway, James Heazlewood, Darren White. 2002 |
| Service to Umpiring Award: Chris Barker, David Malone, Peter Nilson, Gajanan Skandakumar. 2001 |
| Service to Association Award: John Morris, John Swensen, Brian Woodhead, Greg Young. 2001 |
| Encouragement Award: Kyri Anagnostou, Alex Thomson, Warren Tegg 2001 |
| Service to Association Award: Glen Callaghan, Brian Limbrick, Phil Lindley, David Malone, Andrew Smith. 2000 |
| Service to Association Award: Adam Hoskins, Wayne Hoskins, James Watson. 1999 |
| Encouragement Award: David Malone, Greg Young. 1999 |
| Service to Association Award: David Proctor. 1998 |
| Service to Association Award: Peter Hoskins. 1997 |
| Encouragement Award: Glen Callaghan, Les Gonye, Adam Hoskins. 1997 |
| Encouragement Award: John Woods 1996 |
| Service to Association Award: Grant Godfrey 1995 |
| Encouragement Award: Ian Mineal 1995 |
| Service to Association Award: Ray Pearce. 1994 |
| Service Award: Grant Godfrey, Steven Wallbank. 1993 |
| Encouragement Award: Tim Hoare. 1992 |
| Encouragement Award: Steven Wallbank. 1991 |
| Service Award: Steve Ardill. 1990 |
| Encouragement Award: Doug Galloway. 1990 |
The Barbara McSweeney Outstanding Support of Umpiring Award
Established 2011
| Amanda Ramsay 2024 |
| Theresa Shortt, Eden Taylor 2023 |
| Amanda Ramsay, Theresa Shortt 2022 |
| Julie Cade 2012 |
| Julie Cade 2011 |
The Trainers Award
Best Trainer
| Tom Yeomans 2024 |
| James Davidson 2023 |
| Bradley Stewart 2022 |
| Oliver Maybury 2019 |
| Ben Russell 2018 |
| Dean Garroway 2017 |
| Taylor Mattiolli, Matthew Baigent 2016 |
| Cameron Barr, Danield Field-Read 2015 |
| Robert Taylor 2014 |
| Michael Saunders, Taylor Mattioli 2013 |
| Michael Saunders 2012 |
| Andy Smyth 2011 |
| Andrew Rutherford 2010 |
| Michael Saunders 2009 |
| Sean Richardson 2008 |
| Paul Crockford, Danny Deigan 2007 |
| Hamish George, Ashley Sandison 2006 |
| Craig Anderson, Sean Richardson 2005 |
| Anthea Barrow, Troy Pannell 2004 |
| Raph Allright, James Purkis, Sean Richardson 2003 |
| Nicholas Angelos, Grant Godfrey 2002 |
| Tony Horton, Andrew Pearson 2001 |
| Kirk Cheesman, Brendan Arnol 2000 |
| Glen Callaghan, Les Gonye 1999 |
| David Jacobs 1998 |
| Paul Cheery 1997 |
| Peter Hoskins 1996 |
| Paul Cherry 1995 |
| Peter Hampshire, Max Henry 1994 |
| Daryl Davey 1993 |
| Grant Godfrey 1992 |
| Peter Hampshire, Frank Kalayzich 1991 |
| Doug Galloway, Peter Hampshie, Frank Kalayzich 1990 |
| Peter Hampshire 1989 |
| Martin Jackson 1988 |
The Barry Fielding Trophy
Fastest 100m Runner
(This award was amended to include a male and female winner from 2022 onwards)
| Alysha Ramsay, Ashton Hanna 2024 |
| Alysha Ramsay, Ben Curdie 2023 |
| Alysha Ramsay, Ashton Hanna 2022 |
| Nathan Elsworthy 2010 |
| Nathan Elsworthy 2009 |
| 1st – Ashley Symons, 2nd – Andrew Rutherford, 3rd – Sean Richardson 2008 |
| 1st – Luke McSpeerin, 2nd – Sean Richardson, 3rd – Danny Deigan 2007 |
| Andrew Rutherford 2006 |
| Gavin Bertram 2005 |
| Andrew Stanfield 2004 |
| Adam Hoskins 2003 |
| Alex Thomson 2002 |
| Alex Thomson 2001 |
| Adam Hoskins 2000 |
| Adam Hoskins 1999 |
| Brian Horan 1998 |
| John Woods, Anton Lewis 1997 |
| Anton Lewis 1996 |
| Anton Lewis 1995 |
| Anton Lewis 1994 |
| … 1993 |
| Tony Brown 1992 |
| Brinley Sheppard 1991 |
Other Awards
These awards are no longer presented by the Association.
| The 2km Handicap Greg Young 2001 |
| The 2km Handicap Tim Costley 2000 |
| The 2km Handicap Matt Lewinsohn 1999 |
| The 2km Handicap Adam Hoskins 1998 |
| Certificates of Appreciation Ian Mineall, Peter Nilson, Tony Unterholzer, Steven Wallbank 1998 |
| The 2km Handicap John Solomon, Steven Wallbank 1997 |
| The 2km Handicap Hugh Paterson 1994 |
| Traveland Prize Mark Rendell 1993 |