Cricket Australia is recognising community umpires for the role they play in ensuring our great game of cricket continues to function safely and fairly.
Nominations are NOW OPEN for 4 categories of Community Umpire of the Month – male umpire, female umpire, multicultural umpire and emerging umpire. Each month, up to 4 umpires will be recognised from October through to March.
Tell us why an umpire you know is deserving of being recognised. If you would like to nominate someone, please fill in the form below with your nominee’s details and the reason why they are deserving of this award. If your nomination is successful, we will reach out to ask for a photo of them to share with Australia!
When nominating for the male, female or multicultural categories, winners will be judged on the information supplied that may include, but not limited to:
- Providing notable umpiring service with an Association, or
- Being an ambassador for umpiring at Community Cricket level; someone who acts and works in the best interest of the game in general without ever bringing the game into disrepute, or
- Providing a positive impact on umpiring at their Association which may include appointments, new initiatives, increasing diversity and inclusion etc., or
- Being a proactive and a positive contributor to both umpiring and Community Cricket and is aligned with their relevant S&Ts’ and Cricket Australia’s values.
When nominating for the emerging category, winners will be judged on the information supplied that may include, but not limited to:
- Years of service as an umpire, and
- Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to their umpiring development – attendance at educational events/opportunities, or
- Demonstrating umpiring success through progression of competition level appointments or inclusion at representative carnivals, or
- Displaying a genuine passion for umpiring, creating a positive and engaging environment, or
- Demonstrating integrity and professionalism, serving as a role model for other umpires.
Having a completed accreditation is highly favourable.
Winners will be announced on www.playcricket.com.au/community/umpires as well as Cricket Australia LinkedIn and X accounts.
Winners will be automatically nominated for the Cricket Australia Community Match Official of the Year.