Inside the banquet celebrating Central Virginia basketball referees: 'Half the crowd likes us'
The organization celebrated the men and women who sacrifice their time to officiate local games, recognizing their dedication to the community
The Central Virginia Basketball Officials Association honored the men and women who hit the hardwood to officiate local games during its annual appreciation banquet on Saturday.
WTVR CBS 6's GeNienne Samuels served as the emcee at the banquet to honor officials who worked regional and state tournament games this year.
"It is just an opportunity to celebrate success," Central Virginia Basketball Officials Association Commissioner Aaron Lewis said. "Not only that they got the opportunity, but they've done well once they've received the opportunity, and we just give an opportunity to say thank you, and we appreciate the hard work."
Guests and award recipients enjoyed signature meals and giveaways during the event, which ran for about two to three hours.
Central Virginia Basketball Officials Association President Haywood Bostic said the banquet is a chance to celebrate the officials who sacrifice their time and are sometimes overlooked.
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