The biggest achievers from the College and University game were honoured on Saturday, as they picked up their awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements over the 2016/17 season.
The winners were presented their awards by Pat Crawshaw, Chair of the UCRL Board, at Newcastle United's St James' Park, before being presented to the Dacia Magic Weekend crowd ahead of Widnes Vikings' clash with Wakefield Trinity.
Reigning College RL champions Hopwood Hall were crowned College Team of the Year after a remarkable season which saw them lose just once, before a last-second win in the Grand Final earlier this month.
College Player of the Year went to Ryan Johnston from Furness College (Raiders).
The teenager helped his side to fifth in the Premier Division table, while signing a three year deal with Kingstone Press League 1 big guns, Barrow Raiders.
He was unable to pick up his award in person as he was in Toronto, where he played at stand off against the Wolfpack on Saturday night.
The University Team of the Year was announced as Northumbria University.
The north east outfit, who boast a number of semi-professional players in their ranks, claimed the BUCS Championship title back in March, beating Leeds Beckett 24-18 in a dramatic finale - ending Beckett's 11-year winning streak in the process.
Northumbria finished top of the regular season Premier North table, conceding just 34 points all year, while they also picked up the National 9s title in February.
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The Cec Thompson University Player of the Year Award went to James Woodburn-Hall from the University of Leeds.
Woodburn-Hall, a former London Broncos player who made nine Super League appearances as a teenager, has embraced the University Rugby League world - helping Leeds to their first BUCS Championship semi-final, while returning to the professional game in style with Halifax RLFC in the Championship.
The Stains Titans product is also a key member of the England Universities team and will be heading to Sydney for the Student World Cup in July.
The Andrew Cudbertson Spirit of University and College Rugby League Award, presented by the man himself, went to Sheffield University for their remarkable charity work throughout the year.
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Amongst a long list of off-field work included fundraisers and awareness campaigns for a number of causes, as well as sending kit and equipment overseas to support fledgling Rugby League clubs.
Finally, the Jim Gilmartin Referee of the Year Award went to Castleford-based Joe Turner from the Castleford and Featherstone Referees Society.
His performances throughout the season were recognised by clubs and his peers, seeing him crowned the top Match Official on the College and University game.
