Alongside the Syd Barker Medalist, several other players and identities are recognised at the Club Champion Dinner.
NMFC.com.au explains exactly what each award means before the winners are announced on Friday night.
The Syd Barker Medal will be live streamed on NMFC.com.au and the club’s Facebook page from 7.25pm AEDT on Friday night.
Jason McCartney Award
Just over a decade ago, the North playing list began a tradition to honour Jason McCartney’s comeback game in 2003.
The McCartney Award recognises the values, strength and courage that the former Roo epitomised to return to the AFL months after suffering horrific burns in the Bali bombings.
The players sign the jumper and nominate the player they believe stands for the jumper.
2013 winner: Jack Ziebell
2014 winner: Levi Greenwood
2015 winner: Jack Ziebell
Harold Henderson Best Clubman Award
The Harold Henderson Best Clubman Award is for the best clubman. It is given to the player ‘who typifies everything about unselfishness, has a team-first attitude, goes beyond the call of duty, not just on the field for the 22 players selected each week, but for the whole playing list and club.’
Henderson was a vital founding member of the North Melbourne Social Club, and had a pavilion named after him at Arden Street, until the ground was redeveloped.
2013 winner: Scott Thompson
2014 winner: Michael Firrito
2015 winner: Michael Firrito
Peter Scanlon Community Award
The Peter Scanlon Community Award recognises his generosity to both the Kangaroos and the community. It’s given to the player who ‘exemplifies the spirit of giving, going the extra mile on numerous occasions, often without recognition, and never expecting fanfare.’
The Huddle is North’s innovative community arm, and a large part of what it does couldn’t be possible without the efforts of Peter Scanlon.
2013 winner: Scott McMahon
2014 winner: Scott McMahon
2015 winner: Bridget Barker (staff member of The Huddle)
Best Young Player Award
Voted on by North’s coaching staff, this award acknowledges the young Roos who have been making their mark within the club and the AFL over the last two seasons.
2014 winner: Luke McDonald
2015 winner: Ben Brown
