I'll put it here casue I can't find the 2012 season one, but who do we think will win the major awards at the Reds Gala tonight?
Pilecki Medal (Players’ Player)
There is no greater honour for a Queensland Reds player than to be judged by his peers as the most valuable member of the team. The prestigious Pilecki Medal, named after legendary Queensland prop Stan Pilecki, is the annual Players’ Player Award given to the player nominated by his teammates as the one representative who made the biggest individual impact on the Super Rugby season.
Votes are cast by all gameday squad members on a 3-2-1 basis at the conclusion of each game (including finals), the eventual winner acknowledged for both his consistency and the level of impact he made throughout the course of the season.
Spirit of the Queensland RedsThe Spirit of the Queensland Reds Award recognises the player who consistently demonstrates the types of behaviours and attributes that are the hallmarks of the Reds team culture both on and off the field. Selected by the coaching and management staff, the winner is the player deemed to have displayed a consistently positive, enthusiastic and humble approach to all aspects of being a member of the Queensland Reds.
2011 Winner: James Horwill
Queensland Reds Most Improved Player
The Most Improved Player is designed to identify the person who has made the greatest improvement as a professional Rugby player. The award is decided by the Queensland Reds coaching staff and takes into account physical, attitudinal and skill improvements, along with their contribution to the fabric of the team both on and off the field.
2011 Winner: Ben Tapuai
Queensland Reds Rookie of the Year
The Rookie of the Year Award is chosen by the Queensland Reds coaching and management team and is awarded to the most outstanding performer from this year’s crop of rising Rugby stars. To be eligible for the honour, the player must have played their first game for Queensland inSuper Rugby during the 2011 season.
2011 Winner: Mike Harris
Queensland Reds People’s Choice Award
The People’s Choice Award is voted by Queensland Reds fans online and is awarded to the player they deem as the Reds most valuable member during the season.
2011 Winner: Quade Cooper