The Women in League Favourite Son Award recognises the contribution of an NRL player at Premiership level who embodies the values and qualities of a true rugby league ambassador, both on and off the field.

Chosen by the women who love the game, the Favourite Son Award acknowledges a player who acts as a role model for mothers and families; someone who continues to impress us on the field, however their off-field characteristics embody what it is we love about rugby league.

The recipient is a player whose integrity and reputation make the game more appealing to women; someone who encourages mothers to involve their families in rugby league.

The Women In League initiative, being marked for the sixth time this year, pays tribute to more than 50,000 female volunteers, officials, players, employees and administrators at the heart of the game.

Make sure you vote here: http://www.rloc.com.au/default.aspx?s=fav-son-nom before June 15.

PAST WINNERS

2009 – Hazem El Masri (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)

2010 – Nathan Hindmarsh (Parramatta Eels)

2011 – Petero Civoniceva (Penrith Panthers)

The other finalists for the 2012 award are: 

Matt Bowen (North Queensland Cowboys)  

Braith Anasta (Sydney Roosters)  

Manu Vatuvei (Warriors)  

Kurt Gidley (Newcastle Knights)  

Ben Creagh (St George-Illawarra Dragons)  

Luke Lewis (Penrith Panthers)  

Terry Campese (Canberra Raiders)  

Luke Burt (Parramatta Eels)  

Luke Bailey (Gold Coast Titans)