The 2019 nib Newcastle Knights awards evening crowned a new Danny Buderus medal winner.
Mitch Barnett has won the award for the second time in his career.
The evening also included a formal farewell to the Club's departing players, including Slade Griffin, Jamie Buhrer and coach Nathan Brown.
Watch: Knights 2019 awards night live stream
The evening was held on Wednesday at NEX with all three grades acknowledged during the event.
Read on for the full list of award winners:
NRL AWARD WINNERS:
Rookie of the Year – Bradman Best
Club Person of the Year – Dr Peter McGeoch
Players Player of the Year – Mitchell Pearce
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Gladiator of the Year – Mitch Barnett
nib Inspiring Moment – Mitch Pearce kisses the logo as the Knights beat the Roosters at home
Community Player of the Year – Connor Watson
Player of the Year Nominees are: Mitchell Pearce, David Klemmer, Mitch Barnett and Connor Watson
Player of the Year (Danny Buderus Medal) – Mitch Barnett
JERSEY FLEGG AWARD WINNERS:
Players' Player of the Year – Mathew Croker
Flegg Player of the Year – Luke Huth
CANTERBURY CUP AWARD WINNERS:
Canterbury Cup Players' Player – Jacob Saifiti
Canterbury Cup Player of the Year – Tex Hoy
PREVIOUS DANNY BUDERUS MEDAL WINNERS
2018 - Kalyn Ponga
2017 – Mitch Barnett
2016 – Dane Gagai
2015 – Kurt Gidley
2014 – Beau Scott
