Josh Papalii Nominated for Ken Stephen Medal…
Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii has been officially nominated by his club for the 2025 Ken Stephen Medal, awarded annually to the NRL player who exemplifies outstanding community service. Papalii’s nomination was confirmed on June 24, 2025 by Raiders.com.au .
Community Leadership: As Canberra’s most-capped player, he’s known for his positive presence off the field—visiting schools, fans, and local clubs .
Charitable Involvement: He volunteers with organisations like Menslink and Win the Day, actively assists feeding the homeless, and is developing an NDIS-focused business to support people living with disabilities .
Role Model: Papalii is widely praised as a humble leader whose values and commitment embody the spirit of the award .
The Contest for 2025
His nomination places him among a prestigious group of community champions vying for the Ken Stephen Medal—and simultaneously inclusion in the NRL Community Team of the Year. Other notable nominees include (but aren’t limited to):
Jock Madden (Broncos)
Josh Curran (Bulldogs)
Kodi Nikorima (Dolphins)
Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs)
Dylan Lucas (Knights)
Fan voting opened June 24, 2025, and runs through July 3, 2025 at 5 pm AEDT .
Fan-vote winner receives:
$1,000 to spend on*: their junior club and a charity of choice
Automatic finalist nomination for the Ken Stephen Medal .
Josh Papalii is Canberra’s nominee for the 2025 Ken Stephen Medal, in recognition of his leadership in community service.
Voting ends July 3, 2025—support Papalii to boost his chances of winning and securing an impactful donation.
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