14 Essex referees are celebrating promotions after their high levels of development and dedication to improving standards were recognised.

The local match officials have been rewarded for their progressive approach and commitment. A list has been shared detailing all the referees who have been congratulated and moved up following their elevation in the latest round of Level 5 and 6 promotions.

Essex County FA Referee Development Manager, Lukas Wood, who operates alongside Joseph Greenleaf in the Referees Team, is delighted to announce the successful promotions, commenting: “There are many talented referees operating within Essex and we’d like to congratulate every one of them who have achieved their promotions. These match officials have shown their desire and willingness to learn, alongside their commitment to being a referee.”

Find out more about the referee promotion process in Essex, or how to become a match official, by browsing the 'Referees' tab above. Information is also regularly shared by our social media channels.