The 2018 nib Newcastle Knights awards evening crowned a new Danny Buderus medal winner.
Kalyn Ponga took out the night's top award following a stellar season from the fullback turned five-eighth.
The evening also included a formal farewell to the Club's departing players, including retirees Chris Heighington and Jacob Lillyman, as well as Jack Cogger, Nick Meaney, Brock Lamb and Pat Mata'utia.
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The Knights thank them for their contribution to the Club and wishes them well for the future.
The evening was held on Wednesday at Wests City with all three grades acknowledged during the event.
Read on for the full list of award winners:
NRL AWARD WINNERS:
Rookie of the Year – Nick Meaney
Coaches Award – Aidan Guerra
Club Person of the Year – John Thomas
Players Player of the Year – Kalyn Ponga
Gladiator of the Year – Aidan Guerra
nib Inspiring Moment - Jamie Buhrer's kick to Shaun Kenny-Dowall for the match winning try over the Wests Tigers in Tamworth
Community Player of the Year – Kalyn Ponga
Player of the Year Nominees are: Aidan Guerra, Kalyn Ponga, Mitchell Pearce and Slade Griffin
Player of the Year (Danny Buderus Medal) – Kalyn Ponga
JERSEY FLEGG AWARD WINNERS:
Coaches Award – Kurtis Dark
Players' Player of the Year – Mathew Croker
Flegg Player of the Year – Beau Fermor
ISP NSW AWARD WINNERS:
Coaches Award – Zac Hosking
ISP Players' Player – Luke Yates
ISP Player of the Year – Luke Yates
PREVIOUS DANNY BUDERUS MEDAL WINNERS
2017 – Mitch Barnett
2016 – Dane Gagai
2015 – Kurt Gidley
2014 – Beau Scott
