Without the dedicated volunteers who love their sport - nothing happens on field.

Last Friday the Junee rugby league club recognised its standout members and players who have made that vital contribution.

Diesel of the Year Noreen Deacon said she wasn't "big on accolades".

When it comes to volunteering, Deacon has done it all: travelled with the team to away games, worked in the canteen, organised touch footy, worked as treasurer, attended every committee meeting and more.

"The work we do, we do as a team," Deacon said.

"Footballers couldn't play their game without the committee handling administration and raising funds."

President Leo McCarthy said Deacon was one of the club's unheralded members who completed vital work.

"Noreen's one of those people who do the behind-the-scenes work that many people don't know about," McCarthy said.

"I'm certain she doesn't do it for awards but I'm certain she deserved it."

A special award was presented to Chelsea Cowled for her efforts in working for the club by manning the kiosk on game days.

Junee's Alex Deacon and Graham "Sudsy" Oehm won the clubmen of the year award.

Deacon, who accepted the award on behalf of Oehm, said he was humbled by the honour.

"You go on committees to work and not sit on your bum," he said.

He said he was simply doing the job he put his hand up for.

"I'm there because of Tyler and Blake (Sutherland), my two grandsons," he said.

However, it's not just a solo endeavour for Deacon, who along with Oehm works with Mick Smith, Craig Bradley, John Sainsbury and the "old boys" to get things done.

In paying tribute to them, Deacon described the group as a committee within a committee.

"We branch out and get things done," he said.

Deacon said he was looking forward to 2015 and the return of Matt Hands to coach the Diesels in their premiership quest.

Full results

Under 16s award winners

Best back: Joel Kelly. Best forward: Tristan Vine. Coach's award: Beau Smith. Best and fairest: Aiden Sweeney

Under 18s award winners

Best back: Liam Sweeney. Best forward: Joe McNamara. Coach's award: Lachlan Landrigan. Best and fairest: Liam Sweeney.

League tag award winners

Best and fairest: Elise Smith. Most improved: Helena Lyden. Most consistent: Lowana Willoughby. Coach's award: Maddy Fisher.

Reserve grade award winners

Best back: Daniel Halliburton. Best forward: Brodie Guthrie. Coach's award: Brodie Guthrie. Best and fairest: Scott Fitzgerald.

First grade award winners

Best back: Conner McCauley. Best forward: John Makeham and Jackson Metcalfe. Coach's award: Chris Lewis. Best and fairest: Moses Manu

Perpetual awards

Darren Bye Memorial

This award was created in memory of Darren for the reserve grade player who always gives 100 per cent and never gives up week in, week out.

Winner: Brodie Guthrie

Steve Beattie Memorial

This award is for the most promising Junior of the year. Steve was a Diesel through and through to the day he passed away. His team of Diesels donated this award on Steve’s behalf.

Winner: Cameron Hands

Gary Sweeney Memorial Award

Awarded to the best under 18 full 80-minute footballer. This award was created and donated by his 1979 teammates. Those who saw Gary play would acknowledge he was one of the hardest players around from kick off to siren.

Winner: Trent Field

Georgie Deacon “Kia Kaha” Memorial Award

This is The Heart (ngakau) Award. Georgie always said you have to have a heart to play the game of rugby league. Therefore, Georgie’s family has created this award in her honour. The winner of this award has a big heart for his team and the club.

Winner: Conner McCauley

Paul Holdsworth “Rookie of the Year” Award

Paul was a strapper for the Diesels for many years and donated this award for the most talented junior player who has made their debut in the senior ranks for the season.

Winner: Conner McCauley

Ray Bundell Memorial Award 

Awarded to the most promising player. Although Ray didn’t play for the Diesels, his family, which lives in Junee, has honoured his achievements by creating the award.

Winner: Joel Kelly

Nathan Johnson Memorial Award

This award is for the most improved under 18 player. Nathan was a passionate player and good friend to many young Diesels. This award was donated by his family.

Winner: Lachlan Landrigan

Pat and May Guthrie Memorial Award

Awarded to the most dedicated player.

Both Pat and May were keen supporters of the Diesels and like to see players commit fully by being the most dedicated player to the club and team.

Winner: Mark Halliburton

Peter Wilson Memorial Award

Awarded to clubman of the year. Peter was a long-serving Diesels first grade player and is remembered for his passion and commitment to the club.

Winner: Alex Deacon and Graham "Sudsy" Oehm

The Kinder family Diesel of the Year

Doug Kinder was a long-serving committee member. This award is selected by the club president and awarded to the person who has given their all for the Diesels in their particular role. Not only must the recipient have performed their role with distinction, they must also perform it with pride and utmost respect for the club.

Winner: Noreen Deacon