The NRL have announced this year’s nominees for Ken Stephen Medal, recognising the outstanding work many players do to help uplift their communities.
The 2025 nominees also form the ljmpta.community Team of the Year, with players initially nominated by their NRL club for going above and beyond in their involvement in charity work, youth development or community support.
The 2025 Community Team of the Year
Jock Madden - Brisbane Broncos
Josh Papalii - Canberra Raiders
Josh Curran - Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
Cameron McInnes - Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
Kodi Nikorima - Dolphins
Kieran Foran - Gold Coast Titans
Tom Trbojevic - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Eliesa Katoa - Melbourne Storm
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak - New Zealand Warriors
Dylan Lucas - Newcastle Knights
Sam McIntyre - North Queensland Cowboys
Jack Williams - Parramatta Eels
Nathan Cleary - Penrith Panthers
Jai Arrow - South Sydney Rabbitohs
Ryan Couchman - St George Illawarra Dragons
Billy Smith - Sydney Roosters
Jahream Bula - Wests Tigers
The NRL want you to vote and have your say on who you think should be an automatic finalist for the Ken Stephen Medal.
The 2025 Ken Stephen Medal – Man of the Year presented by Westpac, recognises the genuine contributions an NRL player has made not only on the field, but their positive impact in their local community.
The winner of the fan vote will come away with $1000 to give back to their junior rugby league club and a charity, as well as becoming an automatic finalist for the Ken Stephen Medal – Man of the Year.
The Ken Stephen Medal - Man of the Year will be announced in grand final week alongside the Veronica White Medal - Woman of the Year.
