Cricket Australia would like to congratulate the Community Umpire Administrator of the Season recipient for 2025/26.
The Community Umpire Administrator of the Season award is aimed at recognising someone who has contributed to an Association in an off-field role. Whilst thousands of umpires take the pitch each weekend, there is often a mountain of unseen work conducted, nearly always in a volunteer capacity, to ensure umpires are able to get appointed week-to-week.
Michael “MG” is the driving force of the association, balancing work, study, umpiring, and an extensive administrative leadership. As Secretary, he manages appointments, training, coaching, discipline, recruitment, and operations with tireless dedication. A true cricket savant, his leadership elevates everyone and makes him the organisation’s most valuable and inspiring contributor.
Congratulations again to Michael. There are hundreds of people who spend many hours making sure all the required admin is completed every single week. Make sure you reach out and thank your President’s and committee members, coordinators and mentors, or anyone else you know who gives back to umpiring away from game-day.