New Zealand Cricket, together with the Community Umpire & Scorer Advisory Group, was proud to launch the New Zealand Match Official Service Recognition Certificates — a special initiative designed to celebrate the outstanding commitment of match officials who have generously volunteered years of service to cricket across Aotearoa.
Working closely with Regional Umpire & Scorer Developers, milestone recipients were identified from every region, with certificates distributed so they could proudly be presented at end-of-season prizegiving events — giving local communities the chance to recognise and applaud these remarkable contributions.
Among the many deserving recipients, the following match officials were recognised for extraordinary milestones in service to the game:
50 Years of Service:
Helen Simpson – Otago
Barry Blommart – Central Districts
Tony Campbell – Canterbury
Bill Anderson – Northern Districts
40 Years of Service:
Antony Scott – Canterbury Country
Peter Williams – Canterbury Country
Tony Feely – Canterbury
Malcolm Jones – Otago
Jeremy Busby – Wellington
Evan Watkin – Wellington
John Henderson – Otago
Rod Newton - Northern Districts
Phil Rice – Northern Districts
“On behalf of New Zealand Cricket and the Community Umpire & Scorer Advisory Group, we warmly congratulate every recipient of a Service Recognition Certificate. Your dedication, passion, and long-standing contribution to cricket continue to strengthen the number one summer sport in New Zealand. Thank you for the outstanding role you play in our game.” — Eugene Sanders, NZC Community Umpire Manager.
