CONGRATULATIONS: Zac Lomax – 2025 Provan‑Summons Medal Winner 🏅the NRL’s honour recognising the player who best embodies the true “spirit of the game”.
In a season that will long live in memory, Zac Lomax of the Parramatta Eels has been awarded the 2025 Provan-Summons Medal — the NRL’s honour recognising the player who best embodies the true “spirit of the game”.
A Night to Remember
The medal was presented at the 2025 Dally M Awards ceremony, where the league celebrated not only statistical excellence but also acts of genuine character and sportsmanship. On the night, Lomax’s award was a standout moment for the Eels and for the competition.
Why Zac Lomax Earned It
What makes the Provan-Summons Medal different from purely performance-based awards is that it honours players who show humility, compassion and a deep respect for the game and its community.
For Zac, it was a combination of on-field flair and off-field heart:
On the field, he delivered in his first season with the Eels: grabbing 9 tries, kicking 53 goals, and even slotting a memorable field goal during a dramatic Round 5 clash against his former club, the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Off the field, a moment captured hearts: prior to a match in Canberra, he noticed a young junior player distressed after a demonstration game, and he paused, offered encouragement and comfort without fanfare. The club publicly recognised this act as part of the reason for his award.
It was that blend of performance, presence and character that persuaded the judges.
The significance of the Provan-Summons Medal
Named after the iconic embrace between Norm Provan and Arthur Summons following the 1963 Grand Final — one of the most enduring images in rugby league — the award stands for respect, honesty, bravery and sportsmanship.
Past recipients have been celebrated not only for what they did on the field, but how they carried themselves, their clubs and their communities. With Zac’s win, the tradition continues and highlights how character remains at the heart of the game.
A Season of Growth and Impact
This season marked another important chapter for Lomax. Having previously played for the St George Illawarra Dragons, his move to the Eels brought expectations — and by the looks of it, he delivered.
The statistical indicators speak for themselves: his tries and goals placed him as an influential attacking option for Parramatta, and that field goal in a key Round 5 victory added a clutch moment many will remember.
Beyond the raw numbers, his influence stretched deeper. His maturity in embracing the club’s culture, his engagement with fans and the grassroots stood out. The Eels’ official communications noted his leadership in moments both big and small.
What This Means for the Eels & Lomax
For Parramatta, the award is a boost for the club’s identity and morale. It signals that their investment in talent and character is paying off. For Lomax personally, it cements his status not just as a capable player, but as one whose influence goes beyond the scoreboard.
It also sets a challenge: this acknowledgement brings expectations. Fans, teammates and rivals will now watch to see whether he can maintain this level of character and performance into the next season and beyond.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 season may have been a breakthrough, but for Lomax the journey continues. With the accolade secured, the question now is how he builds from here:
Will he take on an even stronger leadership role?
Can he help Parramatta go deeper into finals in coming years?
Will he maintain the delicate balance between performance and spirit that earned him this medal?
All eyes will be on him when the next season kicks off.
Final Thoughts
Winning the Provan-Summons Medal is about more than scoring tries or kicking goals. It’s about being the type of player your club, teammates, and the game can be proud of. In Zac Lomax, the 2025 award has found a worthy recipient.
Congratulations to Zac — this is a moment to savour, and one that points to many more chapters yet to come.
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