Grassroots Club of the Year: must have made a difference to their local community, and shown a commitment to the values of New Zealand Rugby League.
* Pirtek Volunteer Recognition Award (Female): must have shown a commitment to the club, the game and the values of the NZRL.
* Pirtek Volunteer Recognition Award (Male): must have shown a commitment to the club, the game and the values of the NZRL.
* All 2018 winners of the Pirtek Volunteer of the Month award will automatically be submitted to the panel for consideration.
Match Official of the Year: must have performed consistently at the highest level domestically, and/or nationally, internationally.
Domestic Coach of the Year: must have performed consistently at the highest level domestically, and/or nationally.
Domestic Player of the Year – 16s/18s/Premiers mustHave played in the NZRL National Competition at either 15s, 17s or Premier Grade or were apart of the Talent Development Programme (16s or 18s) for that year orBeen selected for the NZ16s, NZ18s, or NZ Residents teams (if named)Have had a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
Junior Player of the Year must:Be aged 19 years or under on January 1, 2018 and have played in either the NYC, NRL or NZRL National Competition.Have shown commitment to New Zealand Rugby League and been involved in community work.Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer.
Kiwi Rookie of the Year must:Have made their debut for NZ Kiwis in 2018Have shown commitment to the Kiwis and New Zealand Rugby League and be involved in community work.Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
Kiwi Fern Rookie of the Year must:Have made their debut for NZ Kiwi Ferns in 2018Have shown commitment to the Kiwi Ferns and New Zealand Rugby League and be involved in community work.Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
Kiwi Fern Player of the Year: mustHave played consistently for their team in any competition this year and been selected for the Kiwi Ferns in 2018Have had a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field
Kiwi Player of the Year must:Have played first grade for their club and, unless prevented by injury, for the Kiwis in 2018Demonstrate leadership/leadership potential with their club, both on & off the field.Have shown commitment to the Kiwis and New Zealand Rugby League and been involved in community work.Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
We thank you for your interest in and support of the New Zealand Rugby League awards programme and look forward to receiving your nominations.
Nominations for the 2018 calendar year are now open. Nomination form here
Send your completed nomination form to tnepe@nzrl.co.nz by 5pm Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Chantez Connor (Otaika Eagles/Northland)
Jack Newson (Hornby Panthers/Southern)
Taniwharau (Upper Central)
Morgan Kutia (Waikato)
Chris McMillan (Auckland)
Christian Tuipulotu (Akarana)
Tyler Slade (NZ Warriors)
Aaron Jolley (Waikato/Hamilton City Tigers)
Isaiah Papali’I (NZ Warriors)
Apii Nicholls-Pualau (Manurewa Marlins/Counties Manukau)
Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm)
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (NZ Warriors)
Laura Mariu was awarded the Special Recognition award for her outstanding service to the women’s game. She played at the top level of international women’s rugby league with the Kiwi Ferns for 17 years attending all five Women’s World Cups during this time.
Kiwis Player of the Year – Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (NZ Warriors) Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm) Domestic Player of the Year – Aaron Jolley (Upper Central/Waikato) Domestic Coach of the Year – Morgan Kutia (Waikato) Junior Player of the Year – Isaiah Papali’i (NZ Warriors) 18s Player of the Year – Tyler Slade (NZ Warriors) 16s Player of the Year – Christian Tuipulotu (Akarana) Women’s Player of the Year – Apii Nicholls-Pualau (Counties Manukau) Match Official of the Year – Chris McMillan (Counties Manukau) Male Volunteer of the Year – Jack Newson (Southern/Hornby) Female Volunteer of the Year – Chantez Connor (Northland/Portland) Grassroots Club of the Year – Taniwharau (Upper Central/Huntly)
Kiwis Player of the Year – Jesse Bromwich (Melbourne Storm) Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Jordan Rapana (Canberra Raiders) Domestic Player of the Year – Daniel Palavi (Counties Manukau) Domestic Coach of the Year – Andrew Auimatagi (Southern) Junior Player of the Year – James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers) 18s Player of the Year – Chanel Harris-Tavita (NZ Warriors) 16s Player of the Year – Jordan Riki (Southern) Women’s Player of the Year – Sarina Fiso (Counties Manukau) Match Official of the Year – Chris McMillan (Counties Manukau) Male Volunteer of the Year – Shane Price (Counties Manukau) Female Volunteer of the Year – Nickie Tane (Upper Central) Grassroots Club of the Year – He Tauaa (Southern)
Female Volunteer of the Year – Leanne Anderson (Southern)Male Volunteer of the Year – Simon Itula (Wellington)Grassroots Club of the Year – Glenfield RL (Akarana)Domestic Coach of the Year – Grant Pocklington (Akarana)Match Official of the Year – Adam Burns (Southern)16s Player of the Year – Josh Uta (Counties Manukau)18s Player of the Year – Ata Hingano (NZ Warriors)Premier Player of the Year – Raymond Talimalie (Counties Manukau)Junior Player of the Year – Tuimoala Lolohea (NZ Warriors)Women’s Player of the Year – Teuila Fotu-Moala (Counties Manukau)Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Jordan Kahu (Brisbane Broncos)Kiwis Player of the Year – Jesse Bromwich (Melbourne Storm)
Kiwis Player of the Year – Simon Mannering (NZ Warriors) Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys) Domestic Player of the Year – Ken Tofilau (Southern) Junior Player of the Year – Sam Lisone (NZ Warriors) 18s Player of the Year – Reuben Porter (Akarana) 16s Player of the Year – Rory Ferguson (Southern) Women’s Player of the Year – Atawhai Tupaea (Counties Manukau) Match Official of the Year – Anthony Eliot Male Volunteer of the Year – Jasen McCarthy (Akarana) Female Volunteer of the Year – Maree Hawkins (Upper Central) Grassroots Club of the Year – Hornby Panthers (Southern)
Female Volunteer of the Year – Tasha TasmaniaMale Volunteer of the Year – Teaukura MoetauaGrassroots Club of the Year – Otara ScorpionsMatch Official of the Year – Shane Rehm16s Player of the Year – Mathew Faitotoa18s Player of the Year – Paul UlbergPremier Player of the Year – Saimon LomalomaJunior Player of the Year – Tuimoala Lolohea Women’s Player of the Year – Sarina FisoKiwis Rookie of the Year – Dean WhareKiwis Player of the Year – Kieran Foran
Grassroots Club of the Year: Manukau Rugby League Club (Counties Manukau) Volunteer Recognition Award (Female): Stella Teariki (Wellington) & Rawinia Mana (Counties Manukau) Volunteer Recognition Award (Male): John Boyd (Akarana) Match Official of the Year: Shane Rehm Women’s Player of the Year: Honey Hireme (Counties Manukau) Domestic Player of the Year – 16s: Bunty Afoa (Akarana) 18s: Kouma Samson (Akarana) Premiers: Suaia Matagi (Akarana) Junior Player of the Year: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Sydney Roosters) Kiwi Rookie of the Year: Ben Henry (Warriors) Kiwi Player of the Year: Jeremy Smith (Cronulla Sharks)
Also presented on the night – RLIF International Rookie of the Year: Shaun Johnson (NZ)
Grassroots Club of the Year: Porirua Vikings (Wellington) Volunteer Recognition Award (Female): Kylee Matenga (Wellington) Volunteer Recognition Award (Male): Chris Hansen (Christchurch) Match Official of the Year: Henry Perenara Women’s Player of the Year: Akenehe Pereira (Wellington) Domestic Player of the Year: Matt Everitt (Wellington) Junior Player of the Year: Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys) Kiwi Rookie of the Year: Shaun Johnson (Vodafone Warriors) Kiwi Player of the Year: Benji Marshall (Wests Tigers)
Grassroots Club of the Year: Halswell (Christchurch) Volunteer Recognition Award (Female): Jenny Nahu (Rotorua) Volunteer Recognition Award (Male): Frank Gibson (West Coast) Referee of the Year: Shane Rehm Women’s Player of the Year: Sarina Fiso (Auckland) Domestic Player of the Year: Saulala Houma (Auckland) Centenary Committee Award: Duncan Mclean recognition Junior Player of the Year: Matt Duffie (Melbourne) International Rookie of the Year: Lewis Brown (Vodafone Warriors) International Player of the Year: Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Sydney Roosters) Special Recognition Award: Nathan Cayless (Parramatta)
Referee of the Year: Leon Williamson Kiwi Ferns Player of the Year: Tarsha Tapu Domestic Player of the Year: Johnny Aranga Young Player of the Year: Jesse Parete International Rookie of the Year: Junior Sa’u International Player of the Year: Adam Blair Coach of the Year: Brian McClennan
