2022 Generation Homes Bay of Plenty Rugby Referees Awards Dinner

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A big season on and off the pitch culminated in our 2022 Referee Awards, with again an exceptional turnout from our members, special guests and sponsors.

Congratulations to all those who were nominated and picked up awards, plus to every one of our volunteers across the season who served the game, the community and our club!

Check out the full list of award recipients below. A huge thanks to Generation Homes and all of our award sponsors for backing the event!

2022 Generation Homes Bay of Plenty Rugby Referees Awards – Winners 

Life Membership Awarded

• Tony Dunlop

Dave Edwards Trophy: First Year Referee Achievement

• First Awarded: 2006 

• Sponsored by: WBOPJMC

• Winner: Kei Taite

George Woodroofe Memorial Trophy: Highest Law Exam Score 

• First Awarded: 1966 

• Sponsored by: McLeod Cranes, Hiabs & Transport 

• Winner: Braydin Southall 

Fahys Cup: Best Overall Effort

• Repurposed: 2022

• Sponsored by: Tekton HouseWrap

• Winner: Russell Conder 

John Cormick Trophy: Most Improved Referee 

• First Awarded: 1988 

• Sponsored by: Marshall Innovations

• Winner: Amon Rimene

Allan Oates Memorial Trophy: Referee Coach of the Year 

• First Awarded: 2010 

• Sponsored by: NZ Windows BOP 

• Winner: Tony Dunlop

Presidents Trophy: Significant Contribution to BOPRU Referees 

• First Awarded: 1989 

• Sponsored by: Bay of Plenty Rugby President’s Group 

• Winner: Grant Wilson

Bill Sparks Memorial Trophy: Best Assistant Referee (voted by the Premier Referees) 

• First Awarded: 2017 

• Sponsored by: Mastercraft Kitchens 

• Winner: Neco Blank

Lawrence Trophy: Best Premier Referee (voted by the Premier Team Coaches) 

• First Awarded: 2016 

• Sponsored by: iLine Construction 

• Winner: Peter Morgan 

David Hodgson Trophy: Club Member of the Year 

• First Awarded: 2021 

• Sponsored by: TruFold Products 

• Winner: Peter Hastings

Martin Teo Shield: Referee of the Year 

• First Awarded: 2001 

• Sponsored by: FMG 

• Winner: Jaco Brouwer 

2022 Service Milestones 

Blazer Presentations - Ten Years' Service to Bay of Plenty Rugby Referees

• Neco Blank
• Peter Hastings​
• Anaru Maki
• Grant Moore​
• Amon Rimene
• Joe Waru​

Ten Years' Service to New Zealand Rugby Referees

• Michael Benner
• Neco Blank
• Thomas Bowater
• Richard Howe
• Anaru Maki
• Pat Rae 

Twenty Years' Service to New Zealand Rugby Referees

• Evan Booker

Thirty Years' Service to New Zealand Rugby Referees

• Stuart Bootten
• Stephen Wheeler

Forty Years' Service to New Zealand Rugby Referees

• Tony Howe
• Phil Barnett

Article added: Friday 14 October 2022