2026 Chemist Warehouse Darwin Junior League Presentation

NRL NT Admin • August 6, 2026

Nominations Now Open

NRL Northern Territory is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Event Cinemas Chemist Warehouse Darwin Junior League Awards.

These annual awards celebrate the outstanding individuals and teams who have made a significant contribution to junior rugby league throughout the 2026 season. From dedicated volunteers and inspiring coaches to exceptional teams and young leaders, the awards recognise those who embody the values of our game and help create positive experiences for everyone involved.

We encourage every affiliated club to take this opportunity to acknowledge the players, coaches, volunteers and teams whose commitment, leadership and passion have made a lasting impact both on and off the field.


Presentation Event

The 2026 Event Cinemas Chemist Warehouse Darwin Junior League Awards will be presented at:

๐Ÿ“ Event Cinemas Palmerston
๐Ÿ“… Monday, 31 August 2026


Award Categories

Nominations are now open for the following categories:

  • Open Age Volunteer of the Year (Junior Competitions)
  • "Our House" Junior Team of the Year (Under 13 – Under 17 Teams)
  • Junior Coach of the Year (Under 13 – Under 17 Teams)
  • Junior Volunteer of the Year (17 years of age and under)

When submitting a nomination, clubs are asked to include a brief citation outlining why the nominee deserves recognition and how they have positively contributed to their club and the wider rugby league community.


Nomination Deadline

๐Ÿ•” Nominations close at 5:00pm on Friday, 21 August 2026.

We strongly encourage every club to recognise the outstanding people and teams who make our Chemist Warehouse Darwin Junior League competitions welcoming, inclusive and successful. These awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the volunteers, coaches, young leaders and teams whose efforts often occur behind the scenes but have a lasting impact on our game.

If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact the NRL NT office.


Nomination Forms

  • Open Age Volunteer of the Year (Junior Competitions)

2026 Juniors Open Volunteer of the Year Nomination – Fill out form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/1kYgUEtRfy

  • "Our House" Junior Team of the Year

2026 "Our House" Junior Team of the Year Nomination – Fill out form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/0yxEz7Htag

  • Junior Coach of the Year (Under 13–Under 17 Teams)

2026 Junior Coach of the Year Nomination – Fill out form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/0HaCCfv0Aa

  • Junior Volunteer of the Year (17 Years and Under)

2026 Junior Volunteer of the Year Nomination – Fill out form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tDzxxyf322


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