RYAN Dedini was recognised for a top year with the whistle by taking out Riverina Umpires Association’s (RUA) top gong on Friday night.
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Dedini was awarded RUA Umpire of the Year at their presentation night at The Rules Club.
It caps off a big season for Dedini, who officiated in his first Riverina League grand final last month.
Colin Banks was awarded RUA’s Goal Umpire of the Year, while Braydon McClintock was named Boundary Umpire of the Year.
James Forwood was announced as RUA’s Junior Umpire of the Year and Max Charleson won most improved junior umpire.
Andrew Tuovi (field umpire), Brayden Rowley (boundary umpire) and Brian Walley (goal umpires) all received coaches encouragement awards.
Richard Krenz won the Doug Ferguson award, while Lee Barclay won the RUA president’s award.