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NZRL Awards 2011

It's that time of year again. We know that our players, coaches, match officials and volunteers are the heart of our game, and we're looking for the best of the best to be acknowledged at our NZRL Awards this year. 

We're asking you to let us know who you think we should consider for three of these prestigious awards.

The following awards will be made:

  1. Kiwi Player of the year
  2. Kiwi Rookie of the year
  3. Junior Player of the year
  4. Domestic Player of the year
  5. Women's Player of the year
  6. Referee of the year
  7. Volunteer recognition award  MALE
  8. Volunteer recognition award  FEMALE
  9. Grassroots Club of the year
  10. Annual Recognition announcement  

To help you make your nominations these are our Awards Criteria:

Volunteer of the year - Female
Must have shown a commitment to the club, the game and the values of the NZRL.

Volunteer of the year - Male
Must have shown a commitment to the club, the game and the values of the NZRL.

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.

 then complete and email, fax or post your nomination form to us as below.

SEND IN YOUR NOMINATION TODAY!


Terms & Conditions of entry:

  • Nominations close 5pm, Friday, 2 September 2011.
  • All nominations are to be sent directly to NZRL, PO Box 12712, Penrose, Auckland or emailed to philippa@nzrl.co.nz
  • Where possible please send a photograph of the nominee.
  • Judging will be undertaken by an independent panel and selected finalists will be notified shortly after Friday, 23 September.
  • Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be accepted after judging has taken place.
  • The nominee will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs to and from the awards.


2010 Winners were:

  1. Kiwi Player of the year -Shaun Kenny-Dowall
  2. Kiwi Rookie of the year - Lewis Brown
  3. Junior Player of the year - Matt Duffie
  4. Domestic Player of the year - Saulala Houma
  5. Women's Player of the year - Sarina Fiso
  6. Match Official of the year - Shane Rehm
  7. Volunteer recognition award MALE - Frank Gibson
  8. Volunteer recognition award FEMALE - Jenny Nahu
  9. Grassroots Club of the year - Halswell Rugby League
  10. Special Recognition Award - Nathan Cayless