The referee newcomer of the year award was first presented in 2004. It is awarded to the referee who has made the biggest impact to the Society in the earliest stages of their refereeing career.
Though the trophy is a relatively new trophy former winner Andy Cole has already progressed to be a dual winner having later been awarded the Admiral Royds trophy.
| Year | Referee Newcomer of the Year | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mark Scoular | |
| 2020 | Kev Lewis | |
| 2019 | Dan Thurgood | |
| 2018 | Steve Bartlett | |
| 2017 | Simon Long | |
| 2016 | David Martin | |
| 2015 | Simon Priestley | |
| 2014 | Matt Turfrey | |
| 2013 | Dave Prentice | |
| 2012 | Steve Overvoode | |
| 2011 | Donald Doull | |
| 2010 | Emma Ward | |
| 2009 | Wolfie Power | |
| 2008 | Matt Kiernan | |
| 2007 | Duncan McClement | 2015 |
| 2006 | G 'Tiny' Homes | |
| 2005 | Andy Coles | 2008 |
| 2004 | Rich Whelan | 2006 |