Awards season in the NRL has arrived for another year with new names set to be crowned and recognised at club events.
North Queensland, Manly and Canterbury were among the first clubs to reveal their award winners.
The Sporting News will compile every club's award winners below for the 2025 NRL season.
MORE: Who was crowned every club's Player of the Year last season?
BRISBANE BRONCOS – PAUL MORGAN MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Patrick Carrigan claimed the major award at Brisbane last year, wrestling the medal from out of Payne Haas' grasp.
Who is Paul Morgan?
Paul 'Porky' Morgan, who died in 2001, represented Queensland as a player but is best remembered as the co-founder of the Broncos.
CANBERRA RAIDERS – MAL MENINGA MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Joe Tapine claimed his third medal in a row last year as the New Zealand international continued his stellar form in the nation's capital.
Who is Mal Meninga?
You may have heard of him. Mal Meninga is the current Perth Bears coach and an Immortal. He was a fairly handy player and dabbled a little bit in the Origin arena as Queensland’s coach as well.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS – DR GEORGE PEPONIS AWARD
2025 WINNER: STEPHEN CRICHTON
Other award winners:
NRL Community Award: Josh Curran
Members NRL Player of the Year: Connor Tracey
Rookie of the Year: Jethro Rinakama
NRL Coaches Award: Max King
NRLW Player of the Year: Andie Robinson
NRLW Player of the Year: Tayla Preston
NRLW Players’ Player of the Year: Ashleigh Quinlan
NRLW Coaches Award: Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
NRLW Rookie of the Year: Moana Courtenay
Who won last year's award?
Viliame Kikau was handed the award last year to continue the backrower's strong run at Belmore. This continued the backrow alliance after Jacob Preston scooped the award in 2023.
Who is Dr George Peponis?
George Peponis is a Bulldogs legend and former captain, having played 132 career games and won the NSWRFL premiership with the club.
On top of this, he captained New South Wales and represented Australia on eight occasions. Post-football, Peponis has served as Chairman of the Bulldogs and Blues.
CRONULLA SHARKS – PORTER-GALLEN MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Blayke Brailey claimed the medal for the past two years heading into the 2025 campaign.
Who is Monty Porter?
Monty Porter was the inaugural captain of the Cronulla Sharks' NSWRL side. Prior to his career with Cronulla, Porter played as a forward for Western Suburbs and St. George.
Who is Paul Gallen?
Paul Gallen spent his entire NRL career in the Shire, clocking 348 appearances for the club with the crowning moment arriving in 2016 when he lifted the premiership.
A NSW and Australian representative, Gallen went on to forge a successful career in boxing after his retirement from the game.
DOLPHINS - ARTHUR BEETSON MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Max Plath picked up the medal last year after Jamayne Isaako had previously claimed the award during the club's inaugural season in the NRL.
Who is Arthur Beetson?
The legendary Arthur Beetson enjoyed a stellar playing career which saw him feature for the likes of Redcliffe, Eastern Suburbs and Balmain, while also appearing for NSW, QLD and the Kangaroos.
The Immortal made history as the first Indigenous Australian to captain a major national side, before going on to have a successful career in coaching.
GOLD COAST TITANS – PAUL BROUGHTON MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Keano Kini picked up the medal in 2024 after enjoying a stellar campaign during Des Hasler's first term in charge.
Who is Paul Broughton?
Paul Broughton is a former chairman of the Gold Coast Titans and was integral in their foundation and inclusion in the NRL.
He is also a former rugby league player and coach, perhaps best remembered for coaching Balmain during the 1970s.
MANLY SEA EAGLES – ROY BULL AWARD
2025 WINNER: TOLU KOULA
Other award winners:
- NRL Players’ Player Award: Tolu Koula
- Ken Arthurson Rising Star Award: Joey Walsh
- Menzies Medal for the Play of the Year: Reuben Garrick
- Gordon Willoughby Medallion: Lehi Hopoate
- Manly Mentality Award: Siua Taukeiaho
- NRL Club Community Award: Tom Trbojevic
Who won last year's award?
Tom Trbojevic picked up the award last season as the fullback excelled to register 17 tries and 17 assists during the 2024 campaign. Turbo, Jake Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans have dominated the award for the past decade.
Who is Roy Bull?
Roy Bull was one of the foundation members of the Sea Eagles, having played 13 years for the club since its inception in 1947.
He played 182 games for Manly up until his retirement and was the club's first international when he toured New Zealand in 1949.
MELBOURNE STORM - CAMERON SMITH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Jahrome Hughes capped a dream year that saw him crowned as the Dally M Medal winner by also being awarded Melbourne's Player of the Year.
Who is Cameron Smith?
Where to start? Cameron Smith is considered to be one of the greatest to ever strap on the boots after an incredibly decorated career which saw him play over 400 games, win numerous premierships, claim two Dally M Medals and captain his club, state and country.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS – DANNY BUDERUS MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Dane Gagai claimed the medal, taking it off Kalyn Ponga who won the award in the Hunter in 2023 after a dazzling second half to the campaign which saw him storm to the Dally M Medal.
Who is Danny Buderus?
Danny Buderus is widely regarded as one of the greatest Newcastle players of all time. A NSW and Australian representative player, Buderus played hooker in the Knights' 2001 Grand Final win.
He's also one of only three Knights players to win the Dally M Medal.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS – SIMON MANNERING MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Mitch Barnett picked up the medal after a stellar season in New Zealand that saw him establish himself as a key component of the Warriors under Andrew Webster.
Who is Simon Mannering?
Simon Mannering is the most-capped Warrior of all time, chalking up 301 appearances for the club between 2005 and 2018.
Mannering captained the team in their 2011 NRL Grand Final loss and appeared for the New Zealand international team on 45 occasions - the fourth most of any player.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS – PAUL BOWMAN MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TOM DEARDEN
Other award winners:
- NRL Players' Player: Tom Dearden
- NRL Rookie of the Year: Robert Derby
- Club Person of the Year: Braidon Burns
- NRL Cowboys Way: Heilum Luki and Tom Chester
- NRL Townsville Bulletin Fan Award: Tom Dearden
- Affiliate Player of the Year: Emarly Bitungane
Who won last year's award?
Tom Dearden claimed the award in 2024 as well as he continued his rise in Townsville.
Who is Paul Bowman?
One of the club's foundation players, Paul Bowman played his entire NRL career with the Cowboys. He made 203 first grade appearances and played in their 2005 Grand Final-losing side.
PARRAMATTA EELS – KEN THORNETT MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Regan Campbell-Gillard claimed the medal during Brad Arthur's final term in charge of Parramatta, before the prop joined the coach in exiting the club.
Who is Ken Thornett?
Ken Thornett was a dual code star, making his name for the Eels during the 1960s. The 'King of Parramatta' played 136 first-grade games for the club, helping transform the Eels from a struggling team into a competitive side.
He was named one of the greatest 100 players in the first 100 years of rugby league.
PENRITH PANTHERS – MERV CARTWRIGHT MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Isaah Yeo claimed his second medal in a row as the Panthers continued their golden run with another premiership.
Who is Merv Cartwright?
The Cartwright name almost needs no introduction when it comes to Penrith. Merv was a key figure in getting the Panthers first entered into the NSWRL competition in 1997 and was eventually named the club's first secretary.
Merv Cartwright is the father of David, Michael, Cliff and John, who all wore the Penrith jersey. His grandsons Jed and Bryce have also played for the Panthers.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS – GEORGE PIGGINS MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Jack Wighton picked up the medal during an impressive first year at Redfern following his switch from Canberra.
Who is George Piggins?
George Piggins played 118 games for Souths during the 1960s and 70s and went on to coach the club during the late 1980s.
However, he is perhaps best remembered for his role in helping the Rabbitohs return to the NRL following the Super League War.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS - PLAYER OF THE YEAR
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Jaydn Su'A was awarded the Player of the Year after a strong run of form during Shane Flanagan's first term in charge of the Red V.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS – JACK GIBSON MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
James Tedesco added yet another award to his illustrious career as the fullback picked up the medal after Lindsay Collins had previously held the honour.
Who is Jack Gibson?
Few names in rugby league are as recognisable as Jack Gibson. He is generally considered to be one of the greatest coaches in Australian rugby league history, guiding the Roosters to two premiership wins and Parramatta to three.
In 2008, he was named the coach of the Australian Rugby League's Team of the Century, while he has also been inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame.
WESTS TIGERS – KELLY-BARNES MEDAL
2025 WINNER: TBC
Who won last year's award?
Samuela Fainu picked up the medal following an impressive campaign at Concord where the backrower established himself as a key member of the side.
Who are Noel Kelly and Keith Barnes?
Keith Barnes, AKA Golden Boots, was a Test fullback who starred for Balmain for 194 games before going on to coach the Tigers 46 times. In 2007 he was inducted in the Hall of Fame. In 2009, he had a stand at Leichhardt Oval named after him.
Noel Kelly is also a member of the Hall of Fame but comes from the Western Suburbs Magpies. Kelly played 111 times for the Magpies from 1961-69 and coached them 85 times from 1966-69.