Awards Rugby League’s One Community recognises the many special individuals involved in Rugby League who dedicate their time both to the game and to their community. This is achieved through the annual Favourite Son Award, the in-season monthly In a League of their Own Awards and the end of season One Community Awards. | | Ken Stephen Medal | | | The Ken Stephen Medal recognises the efforts of an NRL player, who has not only achieved on the field, but has also committed time off the field to community projects. Ken Stephen was an administrator who devoted 28 years to the NSWRL in various capacities. He retired shortly before his death in 1988.
Since 1988 the Award has honoured the likes of Wayne Pearce, Andrew Ettingshausen, Mark Coyne, Peter Sterling, Hazem El Masri, Nathan Hindmarsh and Andrew Ryan for their contributions to the game and the community.
A player may be nominated by his club or a community representative or organisation for his involvement in charity work, youth development or community support that demonstrates his ability as a community role model.
The winner will have a history of donating their own time to assist community organisations, outside of regular Club commitments as well as shown empathy with the community. | | | In A League of their Own | | | Rugby League’s One Community “In a League of Their Own” Award acknowledges and recognises a male and female for their outstanding achievements and contributions throughout the season, from March to September.
The male award aims to recognise NRL players with an inspiring and widespread commitment to the community. The winner will receive one night’s accommodation including breakfast for two courtesy of NRL sponsor Holiday Inn.
The female award recognises the outstanding achievements and contributions made by women within the rugby league community and the winner will receive a voucher from NRL sponsor OPSM. The winner can choose a pair of sunglasses from OPSM’s world leading brands.
If you would like to nominate someone to receive this award, please email cathrinej@nrl.com.au | | | Favourite Son | | | The Harvey Norman WIL Favourite Son award was launched which recognises players who embody the values and qualities of a role model for families and junior players.
The previous winners include Canterbury-Bankstown’s Hazem El Masri (2009), Parramatta’s Nathan Hindmarsh (2010) and Penrith’s Petero Civoniceva (2011). Parramatta’s Luke Burt was named the 2012 Harvey Norman Women in League ‘Favourite Son’, an award chosen by the women who contribute more than $12 million annually to the game.
Burt, 31, accepted the award in front of 280 guests, including his wife Madelin and mother Kerrie, at the annual Sydney lunch, to celebrate the Harvey Norman Women in League Round (June 22-25).
More than 6500 women across the game voted for the award for a player who acts as a role model to younger players and whose off-field characteristics embody the true values of the Rugby League community. | | | One Community Awards | | | The annual One Community Awards is an opportunity for the game’s unsung heroes such as volunteer coaches, community workers, referees and development officers to rub shoulders with NRL stars and receive recognition for their tireless work. In 2011, more than 500 nominations were received for the eight awards, which include the Ken Stephen Medal for an NRL player who has demonstrated outstanding community service.
The awards presented include: | | | | | |
The general public can nominate for the Toyota National Volunteer of the Year, The Harvey Norman Women in League Achievement Awards, The Telstra Grassroots Club of the Year, The AAMI Service to Refereeing Award and The AAMI Service to the Community Award.
The general public will also have the opportunity to vote on the Ken Stephen Medal nominees.
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