On Saturday 12th of October, we came together to celebrate the success of our Referees and Technical Officials in 2024. Basketball South Australia would like to formally congratulate the officials who received awards. The Officials Awards Night highlights some of the standout individuals who have dedicated their time to our sport. Referees and Technical Officials within basketball in South Australia dedicate countless hours to ensuring games can be conducted, and we wouldn’t have the opportunities available without them.
The awards for the evening acknowledge statisticians, score table officials, referees, and referee coaches. Highlighting the significant achievements of our rising stars, most dedicated and officials of the year. 👏
It was great to hear from a variety of officials with different levels of experience, sharing their unique pathways and goals.
Please join us in acknowledging and celebrating the individuals who received the 2024 Officials Awards.
| ACBA Referee of the Year | Josh Branson |
| FUTURE STARS Referee of the Year | Emily Underwood |
| SDJBL Referee of the Year | Abby Bishop |
| STURT DOMESTIC Referee of the Year | Joe Arkwright |
| WESTSIDE DOMESTIC Referee of the Year | Mia Attridge |
| MSBL Mini Referee of the Year | Paige Hartley |
| MSBL Senior Referee of the Year | Paul Welbourn |
| Rising Star Statistician | Tracey-Lee Konidaris |
| Rising Star Score Table | Alex Maddern |
| Rising Star, Junior District | Lara Spokes |
| Rising Star SA Country | Meg O’Leary-Fletcher |
| Rising Star, NBL1 | Chelsea Nicholls |
| Rookie of the Year, Junior District | Jack Pietsch |
| Rookie of the Year, NBL1 | Tynan Kelly |
| Referee of the Year, Junior District | Jordan Girardi |
| Referee of the Year, Senior District | Jonathan Raw |
| Statistician of the Year | Tracy Rosser |
| Score Table Official of the Year | Richard James |
| Referee Coach of the Year NBL1 | Jen Dorrell |
| SA Country Referee of the Year | Izeyah Raymond |
| Score Table Most Dedicated | Frank Kleinig |
| Statistician Most Dedicated | Sandor Busai |
| Golden Whistle Award, NBL1 | James Griguol |
