Joy Neville has been named the World Rugby Referee of the Year for 2017.
It follows a hugely successful 12-month spell for the former Ireland international and Grand Slam winner.
Neville refereed the final of the Women's Rugby World Cup, took charge of her first men's international fixture and will become the female to referee a European Challenge Cup match next month.
Speaking at the ceremony in Monaco, Neville said she was "completely honoured" - owing special thanks to her wife.
Congratulations to Joy Neville who has won the World Rugby Referee of the Year award for 2017! #WorldRugbyAwards pic.twitter.com/06Y4szuJWL
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) November 26, 2017
Speaking afterwards, she said the award is "a dream come true".
"It's a dream come true" - Joy Neville on winning the World Rugby Referee Award #WorldRugbyAwards pic.twitter.com/2uFfK4EO07
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) November 26, 2017
