Umpire of the Year & Most Promising Umpire Awards
Umpire of the Year is presented by the VAFA to an umpire who consistently shows a high level of umpiring ability, has feel for the game, a good rapport with clubs, and shows a commitment to the umpiring group.
Most Promising Umpire is presented by the VAFA to a young umpire in the early stages of their development who has shown the commitment to umpiring and willingness to learn that is required to progress to a higher level.
| Year | Umpire of the Year | Most Promising Umpire |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Michael Gough | Jack Seymour |
| 2022 | Campbell Hymans | Jonathan Clark |
| 2021 | Daniel Silfo | Campbell Hymans |
| 2020 | Not awarded | Not awarded |
| 2019 | Matthew Oakley | Oliver Murray |
| 2018 | Matthew Oakley | Jackson Gillespie |
| 2017 | Haydn O'Connor | Benjamin Traplin |
| 2016 | Matthew Oakley | George Wood |
| 2015 | Daniel Silfo | Peter Bailes |
| 2014 | Russell Davidson | Samuel Levin |
| 2013 | Mervyn Monty | Oliver Bell |
| 2012 | Matthew Pryor | Ben Nicholson |
| 2011 | Luke Holmes | Jayde Daly |
| 2010 | Grant Wardrop | Matthew Pryor |
| 2009 | Shane Mackintosh | Jarryd Barry |
| 2008 | Luke Holmes | Daniel Lawler |
| 2007 | Tim Sutcliffe | Thomas Windlow |
| 2006 | Russell Davidson | Tim Saunders |
| 2005 | Leah Gallagher | Robert O'Gorman |
| 2004 | Stephen McCarthy | Benjamin Ryde |
| 2003 | Tim Sutcliffe | |
| 2002 | Mark Gibson | |
| 2001 | Mark Gibson | |
| 2000 | Mark Gibson |