The full list of club award winners from the 2023 NRLW Telstra Premiership season as they were announced by each team.
Brisbane Broncos
Lock forward Mariah Denman has been crowned the Broncos' NRLW Player of the Year. Denman polled 25 points to finish ahead of captain Ali Brigginshaw (22) and front-rower Neta Nu’uausala (22) with hooker Destiny Brill next on 20 points.
- NRLW Player of the Year: Mariah Denman
- Rookie of the Year: Mele Hufanga
- Most Consistent: Mariah Denman
- Best Back: Ali Brigginshaw
- Best Forward: Neta Nu’uausala
- Players' Player: Mariah Denman & Mele Hufanga.
Canberra Raiders
Raiders co-captain Simaima Taufa was named the inaugural NRLW Player of the Year following a standout season in the club’s first year in the competition. Other NRLW winners were named earlier alongside the NRL recipients.
- NRLW Player of the Year: Simaima Taufa
- NRLW Coaches’ Award: Janelle Williams
- NRLW Rookie of the Year: Cheyelle Robins-Reti
- NRLW Junior Representative Player of the Year: Georgia Willey
Cronulla Sharks
The inaugural Sharks captain Tiana Penitani edged out the likes of Annessa Biddle and star five-eighth Emma Tonegato in taking out the major NRLW award.
- NRLW Player of the Year: Tiana Penitani
- NRLW Players Player: Annessa Biddle
- NRLW Rookie of the Year: Annessa Biddle
- NRLW Education Excellence Award: Andie Robinson
- NRLW Sharks Have Heart Community Award: Jada Taylor
Gold Coast Titans
Front rower Shannon Mato was judged the best NRLW player of the season for the second year in a row. Mato also received recognition from her peers, with the prop judged the players’ player.
- NRLW Player of the Year: Shannon Mato
- “The Preston” Award (full club award): Steph Hancock
- NRLW Rookie of the Year: Chantay Kiria-Ratu
- Members' NRLW MVP: Evania Pelite
- NRLW Coaches Award: Georgia Hale
Newcastle Knights
Star fullback Tamika Upton made it one more award for season 2023 by taking out the Knights' Player of the Year Award – adding to her incredible season which includes her maiden Jillaroos jersey, the Karyn Murphy Medal, Dally M Medal and Fullback of the Year awards and her fourth NRLW premiership ring.
- Player of the Year Award: Tamika Upton
- Players’ Player Award: Tamika Upton & Shanice Parker
- Coaches Award: Yasmin Clydsdale
- Rookie of the Year: Sheridan Gallagher
- Gladiator of the Year: Yasmin Clydsdale
- Community Player of the Year: Kayla Romaniuk
Upton continues to scoop up awards in stellar season
North Queensland Cowboys
The first NRLW signing in North Queensland Cowboys history and the club’s first NRLW try scorer, Emma Manzelmann also became the inaugural NRLW Cowboy of the Year in an impressive first season with her hometown team.
- Cowboy of the Year: Emma Manzelmann
- Townsville Bulletin Fan Choice Player of the Year: Kirra Dibb
- Rookie of the Year: Fran Goldthorp
- Players' Player of the Year: Emma Manzelmann
- Cowboys Way Award: China Polata
Parramatta Eels
Abbi Church was rewarded for her season by being named Player of the Year at Parramatta's 2023 NRLW Awards Night. The Eels fullback was also claimed the Blue & Gold Army Award as the Eels Members' Player of the Year.
- Player of the Year: Abbi Church
- Players' Player Award: Cassey Tohi-Hiku
- Coaches' Award: Mahalia Murphy
- Blue & Gold Army Award: Abbi Church
- Community Award: Shontelle Stowers
St George Illawarra Dragons
Dragons fullback Teagan Berry was recognised for her sensational campaign at the club’s NRLW Awards, notching a pair of honours including the NRLW Player of the Year Award following on from her long-term contract extension at the club.
- NRLW Player of the Year Award: Teagan Berry
- Red V Members NRLW Player: Teagan Berry
- NRLW Emerging Talent award: Ella Koster
- Coach’s Award: Alexis Tauaneai
Sydney Roosters
In her first year at the club, five-eighth Tarryn Aiken was awarded the 2023 Sydney Roosters NRLW Player of the Year after a superb individual year that culminated in her selection in the Jillaroos' squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships.
- KARI NRLW Player of the Year: Tarryn Aiken
- Steggles Try of the Year: Tarryn Aiken
- Our Community Award: Brydie Parker
- Rookie of the Year: Mia Wood
- Players' Player: Corban Baxter
Wests Tigers
Sarah Togatuki has been named Wests Tigers Player of the Year at the club's inaugural NRLW award’s evening. The powerhouse prop was also chosen by her teammates as Players’ Player in 2023.
- NRLW Player of the Year: Sarah Togatuki
- NRLW Players’ Player: Sarah Togatuki
- NRLW Rookie of the Year: Eliza Siilata
