Connor Watson has been nominated for the 2024 Ken Stephens Community Award following his outstanding work away from his Rugby League commitments - and today is the final day for voting!
Connor's Community Contributions
Watson has continued his dedicated community work through his family's charity, Cultural Choice Association (CCAI) which has been instrumental in suicide prevention in Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander youth.
Boots For Brighter Futures
The Association headlines the Boots for a Brighter Futures initiative, which gives young Indigenous students the opportunity to provide specially designed boots that are worn during the NRL's Indigenous Round, and then auctioned off for charity.
In 2024, over 50 students provided boots, with $15,000 raised.
Connor has also gone above and beyond his duty to the local Eastern Suburbs community, having recognised Indigenous students in their selection in the NRL's Youth Leadership Summit as Roosters representatives through the School to Work program, while also participating in the Kids Giving Back volunteer program as well as the Royal Lifesaving NSW Water Safety Campaign at Bondi Icebergs.
About the Ken Stephen Medal
The 2024 Ken Stephen Medal – Man of the Year presented by Westpac, recognises the genuine contributions an NRL player has made not only on the field, but their positive impact in their local community.
The 2024 nominees form the NRL Community Team of the Year, and we want you to vote and have your say on who you think should be an automatic finalist for the Ken Stephen Medal.
The winner of the fan vote will come away with $2,500 to give back to their Junior Rugby League Club and a Charity, as well as becoming an automatic finalist for the Ken Stephen Medal – Man of the Year.
Voting closes on the 1st of July 2024 so have your say before it's too late!
