The NSW Blues were unsuccessful in claiming the State of Origin shield for a second consecutive year in 2025, but still had impressive individual performances across the park.
In an event attended by 500 guests, the Blues held their prestigious award ceremony on Monday night, honouring the hard-working efforts of the players who wore the sky blue this year.
Multiple awards were handed out throughout the ceremony, with one star taking out the Brad Fittler Medal, an honour that celebrates the best Blues player across the three-game Origin series.
Penrith Panthers star Brian To'o earned the highly regarded medal for an outstanding display in the Blues jumper in 2025.
NSWRL Chief Executive David Trodden highlighted the significance of the medal, further cementing To'o's incredible performance earlier this season.
“The Brad Fittler Medal is always a highlight on the NSWRL calendar as it presents us with an opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful contributions that have been made across all our competitions throughout the 2025 season,” Trodden said.
To'o crossed the try line on five separate occasions in this year's series, which saw him equal first place on the Blues' all-time try scoring list.
He also made seven tackle busts, five line-breaks and averaged 241 run metres.
Sydney Roosters back-rower Olivia Kernick was also awarded for her stellar form, winning her first Origin Player of the Series Award.
In the Blues' 2-1 series, the Dally-M winner scored two tries, made two line breaks, a line-break assist and averaged 148 run metres.
2025 Brad Fittler Award winners
Brad Fittler Medal:Brian To'o (Penrith Panthers)
True Blue Award: Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)
The Daily Telegraph People's Choice Award: Brian To'o (Penrith Panthers), Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)
NSW Blues Women's State of Origin Player of the Year: Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)
NSW Blues Women's Award: Abbi Church (Parramatta Eels)
NSW Under 19s State of Origin Player of the Year: Jacob Halangahu (St George Illawarra Dragons)
NSW Under 19s Women's State of Origin Player of the Year: Tess McWilliams (Parramatta Eels)
The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year: Kalani Going (Warriors)
Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership Player of the Year: Monique Donovan (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
Jersey Flegg Cup Player of the Year:Preston Conn (Melbourne Storm)
Leagues Clubs Australia Ron Massey Cup Player of the Year: Joseph Nohra (Wentworthville Magpies), Taniela Lasalo (Hills Bulls)
Sydney Shield Player of the Year: Tallis Brown (Moorebank Rams)
Men's Country Championship Player of the Year: Jacob Kernick (Northern Rivers Titans)
Women's Country Championship Player of the Year: Tiana Anderson (Western Rams)
Tom Nelson Medal for SLE Laurie Daley Cup Player of the Year: Toby Batten (North Coast Bulldogs)
Ron Lanesbury Medal for SLE Andrew Johns Cup Player of the Year: Mason Bartlett (Newcastle Maitland Region Knights)
Grade Match Official of the Year: Dillan Wells
Junior Representative Match Official of the Year: Salvatore Marigiliano
Ray Stellar Club Person of the Year:Phil Driscoll OAM (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Gordon Lowrie Memorial Community Volunteer of the Year Award: Dean Bliss (Dungowan RLFC, Northern Region)
