PROMISING Rugby League referee Rebecca Solan collected two awards at the Warrington Rugby League Referees' Society presentation night.

The talented female official picked up the Warrington RLRS Most Improved Referee of the Year award and was also presented the Joe Manly Cup for her contributions to the Warrington society.

Warrington Rugby League Referees' Society chairman Graeme Chicken, who selected Solan for the Joe Manly Cup, said he chose her specifically for her recruitment contributions and encouraging others to take up the whistle.

Chicken said: “Rebecca has shown a lot of commitment to the society, refereeing and rugby league in general.

“Not only has she gone above and beyond what we expect from our members in terms of recommending people to become a match official, she has developed into a competent and promising referee.

“She takes pride in what she does when she steps onto the field with a whistle in hand, and her love of the sport and refereeing shines through when she is on the field.”

Solan is the second female match official to be recognised for her achievements from the Warrington society in two years, following in the footsteps of Tara Jones who was awarded top honours at last year’s presentation evening.

Other award winners on the night included Nick Woodward, Warrington RLRS Referee of the Year trophy, and Connor Griffiths, Warrington RLRS Young Referee of the Year.

First grade match officials and Warrington society members Phil Bentham and Matt Thomason were also presented with awards to commemorate their achievements throughout the year.

Phil refereed both the Tetley’s Challenge Cup Final and the First Utility Super League Grand Final, while Matt was in charge of the Kingstone Press Championship Grand Final.