Congratulations to AFLUA Life Member Kevin Collins who recieved a Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the community of Croyden.
Kevin was a VFL country field umpire from 1961 to 1972, earning life membership of the AFLUA’s predecessor, the Victorian Football League Umpires Association, in 1971.
The AFLUA congratulates him on his due recognition.
Community
- Justice of the Peace, since 1974.
- Member, Church Finance Committee, Sacred Heart Parish Croydon, 1990-2006.
- Member, Sacred Heart Parish, Croydon, over 30 years.
Eastern District Football League Umpires Association
- Director of Umpiring, 1974-1984.
- Life Member, 1983.
- Field Umpire, 1973-1974.
Victorian Football League Umpires’ Association
- Field Umpire, 1961-1972.
- Life Member, 1971.
Victorian Football League Reserve Grade Umpires Association
- Field Umpire, 1954-1960
Awards and Recognition include:
- Certificate of Service, Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices, 2024.
- Appointment, Justice of the Peace, Victoria, 1974.
- Australian Football League Umpires Association, Life Membership, Melbourne, 1971.
- Life Membership, Footscray Football League, 1951