Australia captain Liz Watson has been crowned the nation's best netballer for the second time, taking out the 2022 Liz Ellis Diamond award.
Watson becomes the second player to win the prize twice - after Madi Browne won in 2012 and 2014 - an honour all the more impressive considering this was her first season back after a long-term foot injury.
She previously picked up the award in 2018.
"It's very, very special. I was not expecting that at all," Watson said at the awards ceremony in Brisbane on Thursday night.
The Super Netball player of the year trophy went to West Coast Fever goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler for an incredible fifth season in a row after she top-scored in the league with 929 goals.
Watson's individual honour comes after a successful year with champions the Melbourne Vixens and the Diamonds, which included winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
"We've had such an amazing group this year," she said.
"The success we've had on the court, obviously, but the moments and memories we've made off the court, (mean it) has been one of the most enjoyable years for me.
"I'll definitely remember this year for a long time."
Cementing her legacy as one of the best-ever midcourt players, Watson played a crucial role in the Diamonds' stellar year, also winning the Constellation Cup and the Quad Series against New Zealand, England and South Africa.
Watson was named in the Super Netball team of the year alongside Fowler, Adelaide Thunderbirds duo Latanya Wilson and Shamera Sterling, Giants wing defence Amy Parmenter, NSW Swifts centre Maddy Proud and Queensland Firebirds goal attack Gretel Bueta.
Last year's Liz Ellis Diamond winner Courtney Bruce (West Coast) was named in the reserves alongside Kelsey Browne (Giants) and Jo Harten (Collingwood).
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich won the Joyce Brown Coach of the Year award for her success with the national side, while Queensland Firebirds' prolific goal scorer Donnell Wallam was named rookie of the year after a breakthrough season that saw her earn a call-up for Australia at the age of 28.
