Celebrating the 2025 Season: Darwin Awards Nights Announced

Tony Crowe • July 29, 2025

Together to celebrate the achievements, dedication, and spirit of our game across the Territory.

As the 2025 Rugby League season nears its conclusion, NRL NT is proud to announce two special events that will bring the community together to celebrate the achievements, dedication, and spirit of our game across the Territory.


🎬 Junior Presentation Night – Monday 25 August

In partnership with Event Cinemas Palmerston, the 2025 NRL NT Chemist Warehouse   Darwin Junior Competition Presentation Night will take place on Monday 25 August. This event recognises the outstanding efforts of players, coaches, match officials, and volunteers from the Under 13s to Under 17s age groups.


Families and supporters are warmly invited to attend as we shine a spotlight on those who have contributed to a positive and successful junior season. Following the formal presentations, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a movie together, adding a fun and memorable twist to the evening.

Awards and Recognition Plus, enjoy a movie afterwards with your family and team!

📍 Event Cinemas Palmerston
🕕 Time and ticket details to be announced soon

🏅 Frank Johnson & Gaynor Maggs Medal Awards – Monday 1 September


NRL NT’s pinnacle celebration of NT community Rugby League excellence will take place on Monday 1 September with the Frank Johnson & Gaynor Maggs Medal Awards Night, moving to an exciting new venue at the Darwin Turf Club as part of a new three-year partnership.


This night honors the best of the best from the senior competitions recognising players, coaches, match officials, volunteers, and clubs who have demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, and commitment throughout the 2025 season.


The evening will include the presentation of major awards, including the Frank Johnson Medal, Gaynor Maggs Medal, Club of the Year, and a number of other prestigious recognitions across the DABSCO Men’s Premiership, Tru-Flow Services Women’s Premiership, Chemist Warehouse Under 18s, and Gatley Shield.

📍 Darwin Turf Club
🕕 Monday 1 September | Full event and ticket details to be announced

We encourage all clubs, families, and members of the Rugby League community to attend and celebrate what has been a season full of dedication, teamwork, and Territory pride.


Stay tuned to NRL NT’s website and social media for ticket information and nominee announcements.

#NRLNT #Season2025 #CelebrateTheGame #OurHouse #FrankJohnsonMedal #GaynorMaggsMedal #JuniorRugbyLeagueNT

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