| ICC Award for Umpire of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | International Cricket Council |
| First awarded | 2004 |
| Last awarded | 2023 |
| Currently held by |  Richard Illingworth (3rd award) |
| Most awards |  Simon Taufel (5 awards) |
| Website | ICC Awards |
The David Shepherd Trophy is awarded annually by the International Cricket Council to the ICC Umpire of the Year. The Trophy is named after famous and respected English umpire David Shepherd. The first David Shepherd Trophy was awarded to Simon Taufel in 2004.