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Harold Mason Award

The Harold Mason Award acknowledges significant contributions to the WRFLUA, and is considered to be the second highest association honour behind Life Membership.

The award is named in honour of WRFLUA legend and inaugural Hall of Fame member Harold Mason, a former field umpire who officiated in the 1960 Division 1 Grand Final.

Award criteria includes:

  • Five years service with the association
  • Contribution to and support of the umpiring group
  • Offering services when required (e.g. tribunal advocacy)
  • Attendance at functions

Year Name
2024 Richard Watt
2023 Robert Dunne
2022 Geoff Tresidder
2021 Henry McFerran
2019 Robert Dunne
2018 Terry O'Donnell
2017 Geoff Tresidder
2016 ?
2015 ?
2014 ?
2013 ?
2012 Maree Wilke
2011 Paul Battaglia
2010 John McNish
2009 Terry O'Donnell
2008 Paul Battaglia
2007 Eddie Kowalski
2006 Dean Portelli
2005 ?
2004 ?
2003 ?
2002 ?
2001 ?
2000 Peter Daglish
1999 ?
1998 Bruce Pain
1997 Stan Mielczarek
1996 Joy Cox
1995 Rod Davies
1994 Joy Cox
1993 Alf Galea
1992 Alan Clough
1991 Bob Gwynn
1990 Robert (Bob) Madigan
1989 ?
1988 Alwyn (Jim) Rayner
1987 Henry McFerran
1986 Barry MacDonald
1985 Eric Knight
1984 Graham Saville