Shaun Wane and John Bateman at the Super League awards ceremony: Pic courtesy of Super League

He was presented with the honour at a glitzy awards dinner in Manchester.

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It is the first time Wane has won the prize in seven years as Wigan's head coach. Michael Maguire previously won it in 2010.