The Referee of the Year - Indoor recognises an outstanding indoor referee in Western Australia who has demonstrated excellence in officiating performance, leadership, and contribution to the referee and volleyball system at club, state, national, and/or international levels.
Intent of the Award
Acknowledge referees performing at high‑level indoor competitions
Recognise breadth of contribution across multiple levels and codes
Value leadership through mentoring, education, and committee involvement
Reinforce commitment to continuous professional development and best practice
This award is intended to honour referees who combine technical excellence with system leadership in the indoor discipline.
Eligibility:
- Have a valid Volleyball Australia Referee Accreditation
- Reside primarily in Western Australia.
Indoor Criteria (Nominations must demonstrate three or more of the following):
- Has refereed at a Volleyball Australia sanctioned event (, AYVC, AJVC, AVSL, or AVSC) from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026
- Has refereed at a national and / or international level within the defined period outlined above
- Be registered with, and actively refereeing within a VWA Affiliated Club / Association
- Referees at multiple levels and across multiple codes
- Actively contributes to the referee education and development of volleyball in WA as a presenter, mentor and / or VWA Referee Committee Member
- Actively pursues and demonstrated personal and professional development.
Beach Criteria (Nominations must demonstrate three or more of the following):
- Has refereed at a Volleyball Australia sanctioned event (AVSC or AYBVC,AJBVT, ABVSC, ABVT) from 1st October 2025 to 30th October 2026
- Has refereed at a national and / or international level within the defined period as outlined above
- Be registered with, and actively refereeing within a VWA Affiliated Club / Association
- Referees at multiple levels and across multiple codes
- Actively contributes to the referee education and development of volleyball in WA as a presenter, mentor and / or VWA Referee Committee Member
- Actively pursues and demonstrated personal and professional development.