This week, Ulster Rugby has been recognising and celebrating the best of the domestic game across the province with a virtual awards ceremony. The nominees and winners were revealed each day on our official Twitter and Facebook channels throughout the week. The full list of nominees and winners is as follows: Monday 22 June

Referee of the Year – Chris Busby

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The first award of the week goes to Chris Busby, Referee of the Year! Congratulations Chris! For the full lineup of award categories ➡️ https://t.co/VcApk8kgpC pic.twitter.com/Q27dmMKOdj — Ulster Rugby (at 🏡) (@UlsterRugby) June 22, 2020

Dorrington B Faulkner (Services to Rugby) Award – Ross Workman, Omagh Academicals RFC

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The second accolade is the Dorrington B. Faulkner Award, which goes to Ross Workman @OmaghAcciesRFC for his services to rugby! Thank you, Ross! For the full lineup of award categories ➡️ https://t.co/zwv0nqnpn6 pic.twitter.com/WlU9eErnSi — Ulster Rugby (at 🏡) (@UlsterRugby) June 22, 2020

Tuesday 23 June Ulster Carpets Youth Player of the Year

Nominees: John Glasgow, City of Armagh RFC, Sam Glasgow, City of Armagh RFC, Jack Milton, Ballyclare RFC
Winner – Jack Milton, Ballyclare RFC

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The @UlsterCarpets Youth Player of the Year Award goes to @Ballyclare_RFC's Jack Milton! Congratulations, Jack! Full lineup of award categories ➡️ https://t.co/cfePPukmMt pic.twitter.com/3HmvABoZPz — Ulster Rugby (at 🏡) (@UlsterRugby) June 23, 2020

Wednesday 24 June Deloitte Ulster U18 Girls Player of the Year

Nominees: Ava Fannin, Virginia RFC, Rachel McGee, Ballyshannon RFC, Toni Macartney, Larne RFC
Winner – Ava Fannin, Virginia RFC

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The @DeloitteNI Ulster U18 Girls’ Player of the Year Award goes to @RFCVirginia player and Ulster U18 captain, Ava Fannin! Congratulations, Ava! Full lineup of award categories ➡️ https://t.co/YV8xteMw50 pic.twitter.com/LNN3srilI9 — Ulster Rugby (at 🏡) (@UlsterRugby) June 24, 2020

Thursday 25 June Danske Bank Girls Schools’ Player of the Year

Nominees: Sophie Barrett, Erne Integrated College, India Daley, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, Lucy Thompson, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School
Winner – Lucy Thompson, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School

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The @DanskeBank_UK Girls Schools’ Player of the Year is Lucy Thompson from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School! Congratulations, Lucy! Full lineup of award categories ➡️ https://t.co/kQZ6kxsCvW pic.twitter.com/G5unKdiQAj — Ulster Rugby (at 🏡) (@UlsterRugby) June 25, 2020

Danske Bank Boys Schools’ Player of the Year

Nominees: Ben Carson, Wallace High School, Reuben Crothers, Wallace High School, Nathan Doak, Wallace High School, Jude Postlethwaite, Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Winner – Nathan Doak, Wallace High School

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The @DanskeBank_UK Boys Schools’ Player of the Year is Nathan Doak @WallaceHigh! Well done, Nathan! Full lineup of award categories ➡️ https://t.co/iOMhElrlUw pic.twitter.com/tebQS0pPHe — Ulster Rugby (at 🏡) (@UlsterRugby) June 25, 2020

Friday 26 June Ken Goodall Club Player of the Year

Nominees: Ross Adair, Ballynahinch RFC, Shea O’Brien, City of Armagh RFC, Nigel Simpson, City of Armagh RFC.
Winner – Shea O’Brien, City of Armagh RFC

🏆 Ulster Rugby Domestic Rugby Awards 🏆 The Ken Goodall Club Player of the Year award goes to Shea O'Brien @CityOfArmaghRFC! Congratulations, Shea! Full list of nominees and winners ➡️ https://t.co/dkCpanJ7DK pic.twitter.com/H0Ky30q7DS
— Ulster Rugby (at 🏡) (@UlsterRugby) June 26, 2020

Gary Leslie, IRFU Ulster Branch President, commented: “Unfortunately we are not in a position this year to hold our usual end-of-season awards ceremony, which is eagerly anticipated by those involved in both the professional and domestic game. However, it is important that we still acknowledge the outstanding performances and contributions of those involved in club and school rugby, in what was a season prematurely cancelled due to the onset of coronavirus. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate those who did achieve some form of success on the rugby pitches this season, and also to thank all the superb volunteers for their ongoing service to our game. “All our domestic rugby award winners are well deserved and I send them my warmest congratulations. I look forward to hopefully seeing you all again soon, when it is safe for rugby to resume.” The Ulster Men’s, Women’s and Academy team awards will take place at a later date.

Ulster Rugby Domestic Rugby Awards: Winners revealed in virtual ceremony

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