Hawkins started taking part in the game in 2014 after being bedridden for 18 months with continual fatigue syndrome and made his England debut in 2019.
England coach Tom Coyd stated: “Rob is without doubt one of the most devoted gamers I’ve ever labored with. To be as soon as bedridden and get the place he has now’s so inspirational.
“On the pitch his scary velocity makes him a prolific finisher and take a look at saver, however he additionally loves to guard his team-mates and can by no means again down from a problem – that is what I like essentially the most about him as a participant.
“He is an excellent ambassador for our workforce, his neighborhood and the game.”
Hawkins is the third English participant to win the Golden Boot after Jack Brown took the inaugural award in 2019, adopted by Seb Bechara in 2022.
France’s Jeremy Bourson, who performs alongside Hawkins for Halifax, was final yr’s winner.