Jahrome Hughes has been named the 2024 NRL Dally M Player of the Year after a stellar season for the Storm.
The halfback edged out Roosters fullback James Tedesco by a single point, with his six-point haul in the last round against the Broncos getting him across the line.
Olivia Kernick received the NRLW Dally M Medal for her outstanding campaign with the Roosters.
The 23-year-old second-rower was crucial in the Tricolours' run to the upcoming grand final.
The Sporting News provides all the info on the night's big winners below.
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Dally M Medal 2024: Hughes, Kernick win award
Hughes entered Wednesday night's ceremony as the heavy favourite to take out the NRL Dally M Medal, although his victory was no landslide.
He received a six-point deduction early in the vote count for a Round 2 incident which saw him make contact with a referee.
However, his consistency was rewarded, with his 62 votes pipping Tedesco's 61.
The Storm's decision to rest their star halfback in the penultimate round almost cost Hughes, but his Round 27 performance against the Broncos – where he notched three tries and two try assists – saw him top the tally and be named the best men's player.
"I didn’t come here with too much expectation, but when it got down to the wire, I was really nervous," Hughes said.
"Looking at the players who have won it, and the quality of players we have in the game, to be up there, it’s a true honour. I’m really humbled."
MORE: Hughes makes Dally M history for Storm
On the NRLW side, it was Kernick who emerged victorious.
The second-rower polled 22 points, beating out the likes of Eels fullback Abbi Church (20) and Titans halfback Lauren Brown (19).
Kernick notably played every minute of every game in the nine-round season.
"I definitely didn’t expect that this year," she said.
"Sort of caught off guard but I think this year the women’s NRL has really proven, and we’ve really produced a good product this year ... I think we’ve taken the competition to another level."
Dally M Awards 2024: NRL Team of the Year
*Winner/s denoted in bold
Dally M Medallist: Jahrome Hughes (Storm)
Fullback of the Year
- Dylan Edwards (Penrith Panthers)
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Dolphins)
- James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters)
Winger of the Year
- Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Gold Coast Titans)
- Brian To'o (Penrith Panthers)
- Jacob Kiraz (Canterbury Bulldogs)
- Will Warbrick (Melbourne Storm)
- Zac Lomax (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Centre of the Year
- Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins)
- Jesse Ramien (Cronulla Sharks)
- Kotoni Staggs (Brisbane Broncos)
- Stephen Crichton (Canterbury Bulldogs)
- Valentine Holmes (North Queensland Cowboys)
Five-Eighth of the Year
- Jarome Luai (Penrith Panthers)
- Matt Burton (Canterbury Bulldogs)
- Tom Dearden (North Queensland Cowboys)
Halfback of the Year
- Ben Hunt (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly Sea Eagles)
- Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm)
Hooker of the Year
- Blayke Brailey (Cronulla Sharks)
- Harry Grant (Melbourne Storm)
- Reece Robson (North Queensland Cowboys)
Prop of the Year
- Addin Fonua-Blake (New Zealand Warriors)
- James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers)
- Joe Tapine (Canberra Raiders)
- Lindsay Collins (Sydney Roosters)
- Moses Leota (Penrith Panthers)
Backrower of the Year
- Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters)
- Eliesa Katoa (Melbourne Storm)
- Hudson Young (Canberra Raiders)
- Jaydn Su'A (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- Viliame Kikau (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Lock of the Year
- Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)
- Patrick Carrigan (Brisbane Broncos)
- Reuben Cotter (North Queensland Cowboys)
MORE: How is the Dally M Team of the Year chosen?
Dally M Awards 2024: Coach, Rookie and Captain of the Year
*Winner/s denoted in bold
Coach of the Year
- Cameron Ciraldo (Canterbury Bulldogs)
- Craig Bellamy (Melbourne Storm)
- Ivan Cleary (Penrith Panthers)
Captain of the Year
- Harry Grant (Melbourne Storm)
- Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)
- Stephen Crichton (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Rookie of the Year
- Ethan Strange (Canberra Raiders)
- Jack Bostock (Dolphins)
- Kayal Iro (Cronulla Sharks)
Provan-Summons Medal
- Joe Ofahengaue (Parramatta Eels)
- Stephen Crichton (Canterbury Bulldogs)
- Tyrone Munro (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Tackle of the Year
- Tom Dearden (North Queensland Cowboys) - Round 4 vs. Brisbane Broncos
Try of the Year
- Xavier Coates (Melbourne) - Round 2 vs. New Zealand Warriors
Hardest Working Player
- Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)
Dally M Medal past winners
| Player (Team) | Year |
| Kalyn Ponga (Knights) | 2023 |
| Nicho Hynes (Sharks) | 2022 |
| Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles | 2021 |
| Jack Wighton (Raiders) | 2020 |
| James Tedesco (Roosters) | 2019 |
| Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors) | 2018 |
| Cameron Smith (Storm) | 2017 |
| Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys) and Cooper Cronk (Storm) | 2016 |
| Johnathan Thurston (Cowboys) | 2015 |
Dally M Awards 2024: NRLW Team of the Year
*Winner/s denoted in bold
Dally M Medallist: Olivia Kernick (Roosters)
Fullback of the Year
- Abbi Church (Parramatta Eels)
- Tamika Upton (Newcastle Knights)
- Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Winger of the Year
- Julia Robinson (Brisbane Broncos)
- Madison Bartlett (Canberra Raiders)
- Shakiah Tungai (Canberra Raiders)
- Sheridan Gallagher (Newcastle Knights)
- Stacey Waaka (Brisbane Broncos)
Centre of the Year
- Annessa Biddle (Cronulla Sharks)
- Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters)
- Jaime Chapman (Gold Coast Titans)
- Mele Hufanga (Brisbane Broncos)
- Tiana Penitani (Cronulla Sharks)
Five-Eighth of the Year
- Emma Tonegato (Cronulla Sharks)
- Gayle Broughton (Brisbane Broncos)
- Zahara Temara (Canberra Raiders)
Halfback of the Year
- Ali Brigginshaw (Brisbane Broncos)
- Lauren Brown (Gold Coast Titans)
- Tarryn Aiken (Sydney Roosters)
Hooker of the Year
- Jada Ferguson (Brisbane Broncos)
- Keeley Davis (Sydney Roosters)
- Olivia Higgins (Newcastle Knights)
Prop of the Year
- Elsie Albert (Parramatta Eels)
- Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- Grace Kemp (Canberra Raiders)
- Millie Elliott (Sydney Roosters)
- Shannon Mato (Gold Coast Titans)
Backrower of the Year
- Amber Hall (Sydney Roosters)
- Mahalia Murphy (Parramatta Eels)
- Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)
- Romy Teitzel (Brisbane Broncos)
- Yasmin Clydsdale (Newcastle Knights)
Lock of the Year
- Georgia Hale (Gold Coast Titans)
- Alexis Tauaneai (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- Simaima Taufa (Canberra Raiders)
Dally M Awards 2024: NRLW Coach, Rookie and Captain of the Year
*Winner/s denoted in bold
Coach of the Year
- Scott Prince (Brisbane Broncos)
- Steve Georgallis (Parramatta Eels)
- Tony Herman (Cronulla Sharks)
Captain of the Year
- Ali Brigginshaw (Brisbane Broncos)
- Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters)
- Tiana Penitani (Cronulla Sharks)
Rookie of the Year
- Evie Jones (Newcastle Knights)
- Kasey Reh (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- Natasha Penitani (Wests Tigers)
Provan-Summons Medal
- Ali Brigginshaw (Brisbane Broncos)
- Amber Hall (Sydney Roosters)
- Georgia Hale and Zahara Temara (on behalf of the Gold Coast Titans and Canberra Raiders)
Tackle of the Year
- Abigail Roache (Newcastle Knights) - Round 5 vs. Parramatta Eels
Try of the Year
- Zali Fay (Parramatta Eels) - Round 9 vs. Sydney Roosters
