The Dennis Aldridge Umpire of the Year Award is presented to one junior and one senior umpire who go above and beyond the call of duty on the diamond, as well as working behind the scenes and promoting the values and beliefs of the HBUA. The award is named in honour of one of our brother umpires who passed away in 2006, Dennis Aldridge. Initially a separate award from the Umpire of the Year awards, the decision was made to merge the awards after its last individual award in 2009 because year after year, Dennis exemplified the true spirit of the HBUA. Each season, the HBUA will select one eligible junior and one senior umpire of the year based on accomplishments and ability demonstrated throughout the season. These umpires are carefully chosen and presented with their award at the Annual General Meeting at each year’s completion.
2019
Junior Umpire of the Year – Kyle Warrener
Senior Umpire of the Year – Dave Davis
2018
Junior Umpire of the Year – Matt Blackborow
Senior Umpire of the Year – Glenn Ostrosser
2017
Junior Umpire of the Year – Davis Christman
2016
Junior Umpire of the Year – Hannah Hammond
2015
Junior Umpire of the Year – James McFayden
Senior Umpire of the Year – Dave Davis
2014
Junior Umpire of the Year – Sean Manning
Senior Umpire of the Year – John Doyle
2013
Junior Umpire of the Year – Jake Snow
Senior Umpire of the Year – Randy Chanady
2012
Junior Umpire of the Year – Dale Manning
Senior Umpire of the Year – John Thornton
2011
Junior Umpire of the Year – Nolan Banman
Senior Umpire of the Year – Larry LaSalle
2010
Senior Umpire of the Year – Bob Ishibashi
2009
Dennis Aldridge Award – Sean Elliott
2008
Junior Umpire of the Year – Ryan Trepanier
Senior Umpire of the Year – Sean Elliott
Dennis Aldridge Award – Bill Tunney
2007
Dennis Aldridge Award – Adam Kirilo