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Josh Papalii Nominated for Ken Stephen Medal…<\/p>\n

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Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii has been officially nominated by his club for the 2025 Ken\u202fStephen Medal, awarded annually to the NRL player who exemplifies outstanding community service. Papalii\u2019s nomination was confirmed on June\u202f24,\u202f2025 by Raiders.com.au .<\/p>\n

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Community Leadership: As Canberra\u2019s most-capped player, he\u2019s known for his positive presence off the field\u2014visiting schools, fans, and local clubs .<\/p>\n

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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 .<\/p>\n

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Role Model: Papalii is widely praised as a humble leader whose values and commitment embody the spirit of the award .<\/p>\n

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The Contest for 2025<\/p>\n

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His nomination places him among a prestigious group of community champions vying for the Ken\u202fStephen Medal\u2014and simultaneously inclusion in the NRL Community Team of the Year. Other notable nominees include (but aren\u2019t limited to):<\/p>\n

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Jock Madden (Broncos)<\/p>\n

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Josh Curran (Bulldogs)<\/p>\n

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Kodi Nikorima (Dolphins)<\/p>\n

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Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs)<\/p>\n

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Dylan Lucas (Knights)<\/p>\n

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Fan voting opened June 24, 2025, and runs through July 3, 2025 at 5\u202fpm AEDT .<\/p>\n

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Fan-vote winner receives:<\/p>\n

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$1,000 to spend on*: their junior club and a charity of choice<\/p>\n

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Automatic finalist nomination for the Ken\u202fStephen Medal .<\/p>\n

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Josh Papalii is Canberra\u2019s nominee for the 2025 Ken Stephen Medal, in recognition of his leadership in community service.<\/p>\n

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Voting ends July 3, 2025\u2014support Papalii to boost his chances of winning and securing an impactful donation.<\/p>\n

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Want a breakdown of the other nominees or help casting your vote? I\u2019ve got you covered<\/p>\n\n

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Josh Papalii Nominated for Ken Stephen Medal…   Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii has been officially nominated by his club for the 2025 Ken\u202fStephen Medal, awarded annually to the NRL player who exemplifies outstanding community service. Papalii\u2019s nomination was confirmed on June\u202f24,\u202f2025 by Raiders.com.au . 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