Supporting growth, recognition, and excellence in officiating
Our 2026 Referee of the year goes to Liam Weinfortner.
Congratulations to Liam as he has completed over 200 WMBA games since Fall 2025. He is always watching and learning to better himself as a referee, and has control over the court he is officiating on. We are very pleased to have you officiating WMBA games and thank you for all your hard work.
The Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association is committed to maintaining a positive and supportive environment at every game. Our new referee evaluation form lets you share constructive feedback after the games to help our referees grow and improve consistency.
Use the form below to share constructive, respectful feedback about your officials. Whether highlighting strong performance or noting areas for improvement, your voice helps us grow the program.
Submit Referee FeedbackThis award celebrates a WMBA official who demonstrates leadership, professionalism, fairness, and commitment to creating a great experience for players and coaches.
Consider the referee’s judgment, communication, rule knowledge, and ability to foster a safe and respectful game environment when submitting your nomination.
Nominate a Referee View the CriteriaIf you have any questions about officiating, development, or the nomination process, contact the WMBA office at info@wmba.ca.