Gold Coast Titans veteran Kieran Foran has been recognised for his incredible contribution to the community, awarded the 2025 Ken Stephen Medal on Wednesday night.
The annual distinction – which is viewed as one of the top honours in the game - acknowledges a player who has not only achieved excellence on the field but has also made outstanding contributions off it.
Across Foran’s 17 seasons in the NRL - especially since joining the Gold Coast - his commitment to community support and charitable causes has extended well beyond his regular duties as a Titans player.
Most particularly with his continued work with men's mental health following the tragic passing of his stepson Logan Steinwede to suicide in 2023 - partnering with Top Blokes Foundation to help focus on youth mental health and early intervention for young men.
The recently retired playmaker has played a hands-on role in fundraising efforts, including driving the Titans’ dedicated Logan’s Legacy match last year which raised over $40,000.
His work with Top Blokes has occurred outside of his role with the Titans and his public vulnerability in sharing his own struggles with addiction, grief, and mental health across his career has helped destigmatise these issues and create honest conversations across both public forums and within the club.
In extension to his tireless work with young men's mental health, Foran has built strong connections with the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation - personally visiting young patients who are battling serious illnesses in his own time to offer them and their families moments of joy and inclusion; and has also played a central role in honouring fallen soldier Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG through fostering the Titans’ strong relationship with Cameron’s father, Doug Baird.
Kieran’s leadership shines in his support for the club's Leagueability program, which supports athletes with disabilities. Following the tragic passing of player Hudson Wicks earlier this year, he guided the team through their grief, reinforcing their place within the Titans community and exemplifying compassion and strength.
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All of this was done by Kieran off his own bat, with no prompting from the club.
Titans chair Dennis Watt congratulated Foran’s well-deserved recognition.
"Kieran is an exemplary human being and the ultimate role model – not only for our playing group, but for the wider rugby league community," Watt said.
"His leadership, humility and willingness to give back embodies everything this award represents.
"We’re incredibly proud of the impact he has made on and off the field, and while he has now hung up the boots, I have no doubt he’ll continue to be an inspiration in our community as he enters the next phase of his career."
Foran is the fourth Titan to receive the prestigious honour after Preston Campbell (2008), Luke Douglas (2015) and Ryan James (2018).
