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2024 Officials Awards Night

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 YearJosh Branson
FUTURE STARS Referee of the YearEmily Underwood
SDJBL Referee of the YearAbby Bishop 
STURT DOMESTIC Referee of the YearJoe Arkwright
WESTSIDE DOMESTIC Referee of the YearMia Attridge
MSBL Mini Referee of the YearPaige Hartley
MSBL Senior Referee of the YearPaul Welbourn
Rising Star StatisticianTracey-Lee Konidaris
Rising Star Score Table Alex Maddern
Rising Star, Junior District Lara Spokes
Rising Star SA CountryMeg O’Leary-Fletcher
Rising Star, NBL1Chelsea Nicholls
Rookie of the Year, Junior DistrictJack Pietsch 
Rookie of the Year, NBL1 Tynan Kelly
Referee of the Year, Junior District Jordan Girardi
Referee of the Year, Senior DistrictJonathan Raw
Statistician of the YearTracy Rosser
Score Table Official of the Year Richard James
Referee Coach of the Year NBL1 Jen Dorrell
SA Country Referee of the YearIzeyah Raymond
Score Table Most Dedicated Frank Kleinig
Statistician Most Dedicated Sandor Busai
Golden Whistle Award, NBL1 James Griguol