International Cricket Council Umpire of the Year
The best overall umpire in international cricket (Tests, ODIs and T20Is) during the calendar year is awarded the David Shepherd Trophy. Australia has had one umpire selected for this award since it began in 2004.
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Year/s |
Winner |
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2004 |
Simon Taufel (Aus / NSW) |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
Cricket Australia Umpire Award
Awarded annually, the CA Umpire Award is presented to an International Cricket Council (ICC) Elite Panel or Contracted Panel Umpire adjudged all-round most outstanding, with consideration not only to an umpire’s on-field performance but also their contribution to elite umpiring in Australia by way of significant achievement or off-field work.
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Year |
Winner |
Year |
Winner |
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2024/25 |
Sam Nogajski (Tas) |
2013/14 |
Simon Fry (SA) |
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2023/24 |
Sam Nogajski (Tas) |
2012/13 |
Bruce Oxenford (Qld) |
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2022/23 |
Sam Nogajski (Tas) |
2011/12 |
Simon Taufel (NSW) |
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2021/22 |
Phil Gillespie (Vic) |
2010/11 |
Bruce Oxenford (Qld) |
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2020/21 |
Bruce Oxenford (Qld) |
2009/10 |
Steve Davis (SA) |
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2019/20 |
Paul Wilson (NSW) |
2008/09 |
Paul Reiffel (Vic) |
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2018/19 |
Paul Wilson (NSW) |
2007/08 |
Bruce Oxenford (Qld) |
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2017/18 |
Paul Wilson (NSW) |
2006/07 |
Daryl Harper (SA) |
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2016/17 |
Simon Fry (SA) |
2005/06 |
Simon Taufel (NSW) |
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2015/16 |
Simon Fry (SA) |
2004/05 |
Peter Parker (Qld) |
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2014/15 |
Simon Fry (SA) |
2003/04 |
Simon Taufel (NSW) |
Community Umpiring Awards
Cricket Australia places a great emphasis on the recognition of community umpires for their service to the game. Past award winners can be found according to the awards below:
Community Match Official of the Year
A match official (such as a scorer, team manager, umpire) who leads by example in championing safe, fair and enjoyable cricket for all.
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Year |
Winner |
Highly Commended |
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2024/25 |
Amey Jambekar (Tas) |
Ken Bakon (NSW) |
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2023/24 |
Phillip Turtle (NSW) |
Melina Luther (Qld) |
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2022/23 |
Alison Fairleigh (Qld) |
Matthew Kruger (WA) |
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2021/22 |
Darrell Holt (Vic) |
Greg Payne (Qld) |
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2020/21 |
Marcus Rosas (NT) |
Glenn Pepper (NSW) |
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2019/20 |
Bruce Wood (NSW) |
Tony Willmott (Tas) |
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2018/19 |
Paul Todd (SA) |
Graeme Glazebrook (NSW) |
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2017/18 |
Ron Buchholz (Qld) |
Chris Ive (Vic) |
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2016/17 |
Geoff Jackson (Tas) |
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Community Umpire Administrator of the Season
Recognises the important role Umpire Administrators have in our game, from recruiting umpires, creating an enjoyable and inclusive environment and ensuring the future of cricket umpiring.
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Year |
Winner |
Association |
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2024/25 |
Natalia Isaacs |
Western Region Junior Cricket Association |
Community Umpires of the Month
Recognising umpires across four categories for their service to their association and/or community.
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Month |
Male |
Female |
Multicultural |
Emerging |
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October '24 |
Doug King (Qld) |
Ava Danholt (WA) |
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November '24 |
Andrew Tyson (SA) |
Omar Khan (NSW) |
Matthew Lloyd (WA) |
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December '24 |
Martin Blennerhassett (Vic) |
Sue Gregory (NSW) |
Chakra Orampadu (NSW) |
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January '25 |
David Powell (Qld) |
Kylie White (Qld) |
Amey Jambekar (Tas) |
Blake Richardson (NSW) |
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February '25 |
John Pollard (Vic) |
Raj Suares (WA) |
Matthew Clegg (WA) |
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March '25 |
Rod Rice (Qld) |
Venu Jaya (Qld) |
Trevor Jones (Qld) |