The Dally M Medal grabbed centre stage at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on the NRL and NRLW's night of nights.
So, who walked away as the major winners?
AllSportsPeople provides details of all the big winners during Dally M Medal ceremony below.
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Dally M Medal wrap: James Tedesco and Tamika Upton claim major awards in the NRL and NRLW
James Tedesco has become part of an exclusive club in the NRL by claiming his second Dally M Medal in a landslide victory.
The Sydney Roosters fullback was the heavy favourite leading into the ceremony and eased to the win in the count as he finished with 67 votes.
This blitzed his nearest competition, with Nathan Cleary claiming second spot on 45 votes.
Fellow halfback Isaiya Katoa and Brisbane prop Payne Haas, who each polled 44 votes, rounded out the top three.
"I’ve probably had a lot of critics and doubters the last couple of years so I guess to be back on this stage and winning this medal is a proud achievement for myself," Tedesco said.
"It’s up there for sure. I mean, I really enjoyed this season. The players we had, the players we lost.
"I enjoyed being the leader of this team and running us out each week."
The win continued Teddy's love affair with the award after also claiming the top gong in 2019, while finishing in second spot back in 2022 and last year.
Meanwhile, Tamika Upton also picked up the Dally M Medal for the second time in her career after holding off a challenge from her Brisbane teammate Julia Robinson.
The count came right down to the wire, with the fullback earning three votes during their side's big win over North Queensland in the last round of the regular season to take her tally to 35.
Upton pipped the Broncos' centre by just three votes.
Newcastle playmaker Jesse Southwell rounded out the top three on the podium as the Knights star finished on 31 votes.
Earlier in the night, Ricky Stuart was awarded the Coach of the Year after Canberra’s incredible campaign that saw the Raiders earn the club’s first minor premiership in 35 years.
Young gun Robert Toia was named the Rookie of the Year beating out strong competition in Leka Halasima and Isaiah Iongi.
The Chooks’ centre debuted in Round 1 and went on to become a key component of Trent Robinson’s backline while also forcing his way into the Queensland side.
In the NRLW, John Strange was awarded the Coach of the Year after guiding the Roosters to an unbeaten season.
Brisbane teenager Shalom Sauaso picked up the Rookie of the Year award which saw her impress for the Broncos after only leaving school last year.
Dally M Awards 2025: NRL Team of the Year
Winner/s denoted in bold
Fullback of the Year
- James Tedesco
- Reece Walsh
- Kaeo Weekes
Wingers of the Year
- Xavier Coates
- Jacob Kiraz
- Zac Lomax
- Mark Nawaqanitawase
- Xavier Savage
Centres of the Year
- Stephen Crichton
- Herbie Farnworth
- Casey McLean
- Kotoni Staggs
- Robert Toia
Five-Eighth of the Year
- Matt Burton
- Cameron Munster
- Ethan Strange
Halfback of the Year
- Nathan Cleary
- Jamal Fogarty
- Isaiya Katoa
Hooker of the Year
- Blayke Brailey
- Api Koroisau
- Tom Starling
Props of the Year
- Addin Fonua-Blake
- Payne Haas
- Terrell May
- Josh Papalii
- Stefano Utoikamanu
Backrowers of the Year
- Angus Crichton
- Leka Halasima
- Eli Katoa
- Liam Martin
- Hudson Young
Lock of the Year
- Erin Clark
- Naufahu Whyte
- Isaah Yeo
Dally M Awards 2025: Coach, Rookie and Captain of the Year
Coach of the Year
- Cameron Ciraldo
- Michael Maguire
- Ricky Stuart
Captain of the Year
- Nathan Cleary
- Stephen Crichton
- James Tedesco
Rookie of the Year
- Leka Halasima
- Isaiah Iongi
- Robert Toia
Provan-Summons Medal
- Lachlan Galvin and Jarome Luai
- Jamal Fogarty
- Zac Lomax
Ken Stephen Medal
- Kieran Foran (Titans)
Ken Irvine Medal
- Mark Nawaqanitawase (Roosters - 24 tries)
NRL Try of the Year
- Mark Nawaqanitawase (Roosters vs. Bulldogs - Round 11)
NRL Tackle of the Year
- Ethan Strange (Raiders vs. Bulldogs - Round 10)
NRL Top Point Scorer
- Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins - 278 points)
Peter Frilingos Headline Moment of the Year
- Miracle of Mudgee (Canberra's golden point win over Penrith in Round 25)
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Dally M Awards 2025: NRLW Team of the Year
Winner/s denoted in bold
Fullback of the Year
- Abbi Church
- Tamika Upton
- Jakiya Whitfeld
Wingers of the Year
- Sheridan Gallagher
- Phoenix-Raine Hippi
- Martha Mataele
- Taina Naividi
- Payton Takimoana
Centres of the Year
- Tiana Penitani-Gray
- Mele Hufanga
- Isabelle Kelly
- Julia Robinson
- Jess Sergis
Five-Eighth of the Year
- Gayle Broughton
- Jocelyn Kelleher
- Patricia Maliepo
Halfback of the Year
- Tarryn Aiken
- Lauren Brown
- Jesse Southwell
Hooker of the Year
- Keeley Davis
- Jada Ferguson
- Emma Manzelmann
Props of the Year
- Elsie Albert
- Rima Butler
- Jessika Elliston
- Ellie Johnston
- Otesa Pule
Backrowers of the Year
- Kezie Apps
- Yasmin Clydsdale
- Aliyah Nasio
- Alexis Tauaneai
- Romy Teitzel
Lock of the Year
- Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
- Olivia Kernick
- Simaima Taufa
Dally M Awards 2025: NRLW Coach, Rookie and Captain of the Year
Coach of the Year
- Ricky Henry
- Scott Prince
- John Strange
Captain of the Year
- Ali Brigginshaw
- Yasmin Clydsdale
- Isabelle Kelly
Rookie of the Year
- Indie Bostock
- Shalom Sauaso
- Elise Simpson
Provan-Summons Medal
- Montana Clifford
- Isabelle Kelly
- Shaniece Monschau and Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau
Veronica White Medal
- Rhiannon Byers (Sharks)
NRLW Try of the Year
- Indie Bostock (Dragons)
NRLW Tackle of the Year
- Ivana Lauiti'iti (Warriors)
NRLW Top Point Scorer
- Romy Teitzel (Broncos - 106 points)
NRLW Top Try Scorer
- Tamika Upton (Broncos - 18 tries)