The University of Queensland medal annually recognises the outstanding potential of America's best high school rugby player based on their skills, ability and aptitude, both on and off the rugby field.
It was commissioned in 2015 to commemorate the achievements of alumnus and former Australian Wallabies rugby captain Mark Loane AM.
The 2016 medal will be awarded to Mr Teles at the annual UQ Rugby Dinner in New York City in November, hosted by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.