Kiwis head coach David Kidwell was full of praise for his fullback and said Sheck's achievements were no small feat considering he had recently returned from injury.
"In some cases, it takes a fair amount of time for a player to get back to fine form following such a serious injury, but Roger did everything right and ultimately showed great leadership at the back.
"He's a quality young-man who was a pleasure to coach and I congratulate him for his impressive performances throughout the NRL season and at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup," Kidwell said.
Sheck's female counterpart Apii Nicholls-Pualau claimed the women's Player of the Year award.
At the women's World Cup, Pualau racked up 279 kick return metres - topping the tournament and had a stellar year with the National title winning Counties Manukau.
Melbourne Storm's blockbuster prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona snapped up the Kiwis Rookie of the Year award, but was also a finalist for the supreme award.
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Winners of all 12 NZRL Awards categories
• Pirtek Female Volunteer – Chantez Connor (Otaika Eagles/Northland) • Pirtek Male Volunteer – Jack Newson (Hornby Panthers/Southern) • Grassroots Club –Taniwharau (Upper Central) • Domestic Coach – Morgan Kutia (Waikato) • Referee – Chris McMillan (Auckland) • Domestic Player 16s – Christian Tuipulotu (Akarana) • Domestic Player 18s – Tyler Slade (NZ Warriors) • Domestic Player Premier – Aaron Jolley (Waikato/Hamilton City Tigers) • Junior Player – Isaiah Papali'I (NZ Warriors) • Kiwis Rookie – Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm) • Women's Player – Apii Nicholls-Pualau (Manurewa Marlins/Counties Manukau) • Kiwis Player – Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (NZ Warriors)
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