DeeGan
29-09-05, 01:06 PM
Congratulations to Jason Stevens, he will be a player missed from the NRL. Let's hope he continues in the media, perhaps a new Footy Show panelist?
Stevens' community work rewarded
September 29, 2005
SHARKS forward Jason Stevens has been rewarded for his off-the-field work, winning the Ken Stephen Medal at this morning's NRL grand final breakfast.
The retiring former Test front-rower has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities, with his testimonial dinner alone securing more than $100,000 for Youth Mission Team, which supports the character development of Australian teenagers.
Stevens has also worked extensively with the Sharks club chaplain raising awareness about youth suicide.
The Ken Stephen Medal is awarded to a player who is not only widely recognised for his dedication on the NRL field, but also for his contribution to the community.
Rod Jensen (North Queensland), Michael Monaghan (Manly), Mark O'Meley (Bulldogs), Mark O'Neill (Wests Tigers) and 2004 winner Dean Widders (Parramatta Eels) were also nominated for the award.
NRL chief executive David Gallop said: "Jason's outgoing and friendly nature allows him to relate to people from all walks of life, kids in particular, and his ability as a footballer gives him the profile to deliver some important messages to youth."
Past winners of the award include Dean Widders, David Peachey, Hazem El Masri, Wayne Pearce, Paul Harragon and Mark Coyne.
Stevens' community work rewarded
September 29, 2005
SHARKS forward Jason Stevens has been rewarded for his off-the-field work, winning the Ken Stephen Medal at this morning's NRL grand final breakfast.
The retiring former Test front-rower has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities, with his testimonial dinner alone securing more than $100,000 for Youth Mission Team, which supports the character development of Australian teenagers.
Stevens has also worked extensively with the Sharks club chaplain raising awareness about youth suicide.
The Ken Stephen Medal is awarded to a player who is not only widely recognised for his dedication on the NRL field, but also for his contribution to the community.
Rod Jensen (North Queensland), Michael Monaghan (Manly), Mark O'Meley (Bulldogs), Mark O'Neill (Wests Tigers) and 2004 winner Dean Widders (Parramatta Eels) were also nominated for the award.
NRL chief executive David Gallop said: "Jason's outgoing and friendly nature allows him to relate to people from all walks of life, kids in particular, and his ability as a footballer gives him the profile to deliver some important messages to youth."
Past winners of the award include Dean Widders, David Peachey, Hazem El Masri, Wayne Pearce, Paul Harragon and Mark Coyne.