Rugby Victoria's night of nights returned to the Bells Hotel to celebrate the outstanding achievements of players, coaches, clubs, referees and volunteers during the 2022 season.
With COVID cancelling grand final footy for the past two years, the event was an occasion to finally acknowledge the undisputed champions across senior rugby competitions.
A guest panel of Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson, Wallaby Jordan Uelese, and Super Rugby rising stars Josh Canham and Tiarah Minns entertained the crowd with stories and insights into the professional arm of the code, before the worthy award recipients were recognised.
Congratulations to all recipients of awards on the night.
Cowper Shield - Harlequin Rugby Club
Senior Coach of the Year - Dwayne Tiopira (Brimbank)
Junior Coach of the Year - Nathan Maiava (Melton)
Emerging Coach of the Year - Presley Naia (Endeavour Hills)
Junior Coordinator of the Year - Elle Brinkworth (Geelong)
Senior Administrator of the Year - Brock Parker (Harlequins)
Volunteer of the Year - Marita Naea (Endeavour Hills)
Emerging Junior Club of the Year - Racing Rugby
Dewar Shield Coaches Award for Best referee - Oli Kellett
Most Outstanding Female Rugby School Ambassador - Ando Allan (Patterson River Secondary College)
Most Outstanding Male Rugby School Ambassador - Richard Hazzaz (Parade College)
Most Outstanding Rugby Academy School Ambassador - Charlie Bird (The Grange)
Leading Individual Points Scorer Dewar Shield - Louis Toney (Power House, 86 points)
Leading Individual Try Scorer Dewar Shield - Titan Sega (Moorabbin, 15 tries)
Leading Individual Points Scorer 2nd Grade - Ben Suave (Melbourne, 74 points)
Leading Individual Try Scorer, 2nd Grade - Junior Tauati (Moorabbin, 14 tries)
Leading Individual Points Scorer 3rd Grade - Andrew Blannin (Power House, 144 points)
Leading Individual Try Scorer, 3rd Grade - Anitelea Lauti (Harlequins)
Leading Individual Points Scorer, Premiership - Lesdon Tauti (Casey, 120 points)
Leading Individual Try Scorer, Premiership - Vaise Tiatia Siolo (Brimbank, 13 tries)
Leading Individual Points Scorer, Premiership Reserves - Sam Gladwin (Maroondah, 114 points)
Leading Individual Try Scorer, Premiership Reserves - David Bartlett (Maroondah, 12 tries)
Leading Individual Points Scorer, Lindroth Cup - Naila Faaiuaso (Endeavour Hills, 100 points)
Leading Individual Try Scorer, Lindroth Cup - Naila Faaiuaso (endeavour Hills, 20 tries)
Leading Individual Points Scorer, Bolton Cup - Lui Lui (Endeavour Hills)
Leading Individual Try Scorer, Bolton Cup - Tyrone Samson & Temetiu Leau (Endeavour Hills & Harlequins)
Wheelchair Rugby Rising Star - Darcy Conquest
