Huge support for Burrow vote ahead of National TV Awards

With just days to go until the National TV Awards, the family of Rob Burrow have received incredible support to try and help them realise the dream of Burrow’s third and final documentary winning in the free public online vote. 

Burrow, who passed away in June 2024 aged just 41 after a four and half year battle with motor neurone disease, is nominated in the Authored Documentary category at the NTA’s for his third and final documentary ‘There’s Only One Rob Burrow’, which was broadcast just days after he passed away at his request. It included his final message of hope and love that even some close friends and family were not aware he had recorded. 

The public have until midday on Wednesday 10^th September to cast their vote for free at www.nationaltvawards.com and Burrow’s family and friends have been given the backing of so many people already as they try to get the votes necessary to win in Rob’s memory. 

Rob’s former club Leeds Rhinos have led the charge with the support of a host of other organisations and celebrities. The Rugby League family have come together with social media promotion alongside Hull FC carrying advertising on their big screen at their recent game against Leeds and Huddersfield Giants showing messages of support on their LED advertising boards around the pitch at last Thursday’s match versus the Rhinos. 

Burrow's friend and former team mate Kevin Sinfield commented, “I know how proud Rob was of the films he made and how it shone a light on the MND community. It would be great to continue his legacy by winning this award on a national stage and celebrate his incredible life again. Thank you to everyone who has voted and helped us continue to bang the drum for MND.” 

England Rugby Union gave their support on social media whilst England 2003 World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson posted his support and urging fans to vote for Rob, saying, “I couldn’t think of a more deserving or inspiring man or family. If you have a moment to vote then please do.” 

Legendary England footballer Alan Shearer gave his backing too, he posted, “Where do I start with Rob Burrow? What a little warrior, what a fighter and what an incredible family! Please vote for Rob for the National TV Awards, his family and Rob really deserve your vote.”

World darts champion Luke Littler, who is a big Rugby League fan, urged his supporters to vote for Rob whilst Leeds United invited Rob’s wife Lindsey to their massive clash with Newcastle United in the Premier League to speak to guests and encourage them to add their support to the campaign. 

In Leeds, the city that Rob so proudly represented throughout his glittering playing career, there has been support from schools, colleges, universities, businesses and local government as well as the Yorkshire Evening Post dedicating their front page to encourage readers to vote. Leeds-based outdoor media operator 75 Media, who operate over 1,200 billboards across the UK, donated space on their sites across the country to promote the vote. Across Yorkshire too the message has been amplified with Flamingo Land Resort, where Rob enjoyed time with his young children, encouraging their visitors to log on.

Leeds Rhinos Head of Media & PR Phil Daly added, “On behalf of Lindsey and the family, I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has helped promote the vote and especially everyone who has voted. People have been so supportive, we even had one lady message Lindsey with her email address and ask us to add her vote for her as she wasn’t sure how to do it! There is still time to vote and we want everyone to make sure they have played their part before noon this Wednesday. 

“It is always great to have the opportunity to talk about Rob and the awareness and funds he raised for the MND community. Hopefully together we can make it third time lucky on Wednesday night.”

Voting is free and open to the public until midday on Wednesday 10^th September at www.nationaltvawards.com. The results will be revealed at the NTA ceremony LIVE on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player from The O2 London on Wednesday 10th September 2025 from 8pm.