Each year, these iconic awards recognise those in our sport going above and beyond – highlighting the outstanding achievements across all disciplines and levels both as competitors and those who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
Nominations for the Motorsport Australia State and National Awards are now closed. Further information regarding the winners and respective celebrations will be announced shortly.
For more information, please contact awards@motorsport.org.au.
National Awards
NSW/ACT Awards
Service Award
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Diligent service to the sport
- Involvement in motorsport activities on a continual basis
- A high level of dedication to the sport over a long period of time
Eligibility
- A State Council or other party may nominate a candidate for a Service Award
- The Service Award will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Service Star
The Service Star is given to a member who has given exemplary service to Motorsport Australia and to motorsport, usually over many years and often in a variety of roles and activities. It stands above the Service Award and may be a further recognition for a member who holds a Service Award.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedicated service to the sport over a prolonged period
- Prolonged service across a number of roles and duties
- Service which exceeds that recognised by the Motorsport Australia Service Award
Eligibility
- A person who has already received a Service Award and has continued to serve motorsport at state, national or international level in a manner which would justify them being awarded a second Service Award, is eligible for a Service Star
- The Service Star will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Motorsport Australia State Event of the Year
Information
- To recognise the most outstanding Motorsport Australia event held throughout the calendar year
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the State Council Executive
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Clubs
Selection Criteria
- The event must be a Motorsport Australia permitted event
- Social events will not be taken into consideration for this award
- The winning event will be selected on its ability to cater for its entrants, interact with the community and progress smoothly with the points below being considered: (please provide evidence and details of someone who can be contacted to confirm the event details).
- Participants or officials satisfied at a well-run, friendly and enjoyable event (feedback received or conveyed back to Motorsport Australia)
- Event scheduling and running to time
- Event day operation ran smoothly and as planned, but any changes were documented and well conveyed
Motorsport Australia State Official of the Year
This award recognises outstanding achievement by a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity usually at state and/or club level.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Respected and highly regarded by their peers
Eligibility
- Officiating at state and/or club level
- State Motorsport Official of the Year Awards will ordinarily be made to those who give their time voluntarily and serve the sport in an honorary capacity
- This requirement does not exclude those who are employed in motorsport and serve it in a different capacity as a volunteer; nor does it exclude persons who receive a nominal honorarium or who are in receipt of out of pocket expenses
- The State Motorsport Official of the Year Award will not be made to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- The award need not be the result of activity in the year of nomination
- This award is open to all Motorsport Australia authorised motorsport disciplines, licence categories and grades
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award - Outstanding Young Driver
The Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award recognises a young driver who has achieved outstanding competition results and/or is already competing in a National Championship.
- Nominations to be made on this nomination form (with supporting information attached, if required)
- The judging panel, whose decisions will be final, shall be the members of the State Council Executive
- The Motorsport Australia Future Star will be promoted by Motorsport Australia to members and member clubs through State Council information
Selection Criteria
- Must have achieved outstanding competition results or already be competing in a national championship
- Must be able to demonstrate a professional approach to motorsport
- Eligible competitors shall be from any Motorsport Australia motorsport discipline
- Must be aged not more than 21 years of age as of 1 January of the nominated year.
- Must not be a previous recipient of this award
- Nominee must be a member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
- Nomination can be made by any person
Colin Bond Award - Outstanding Achievement by a Versatile Competitor
Information
Awarded to a New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory driver, past or present, who has shown their outstanding driving ability over multiple motorsport disciplines.
- Nominations can be made by any person
- Nominations to be made on this form (with supporting information uploaded if required)
- The judging panel, whose decision is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive
Selection Criteria
- Competed in at least two motorsport disciplines
- Proven successful results in events over multiple motorsport disciplines and multiple levels of sport (State and National)
- Ambassador for motorsport in New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Coral Taylor Award - Outstanding Achievement by a Female
Information
This award recognises a major contribution to motorsport made by a female event organiser, a competitor or an official who has attained a significant achievement in New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory motorsport past or present.
- Nominations can be made by any person
- Nominations to be made on this form (with supporting information uploaded if required)
- The judging panel, whose decision is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive
Selection Criteria
- Contribution to the participation of women and girls in motorsport
- Contribution to the promotion of women and sport in the media
- Proven success and commitment in their chosen area
- Demonstrated a high level of sportspersonship
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Judith Rae Award – Motorsport Administrator of the Year
This award recognises a major contribution to motorsport made by a volunteer/club administrator in New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory past or present.
Information
- Nominations car be made by any person
- The judging panel, whose decision is final, shall be members of the State Executive
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated excellence in a range of administrative roles within a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Club
- Demonstrated professionalism on behalf of the club, its’ events and the sport.
- Fostered a sense of community and participation
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Kevin Bartlett Award - Most Outstanding Circuit Driver of the Year
Information
Awarded to recognise the success of a New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory circuit driver during the current calendar year.
- Nominations can be made by any person
- The judging panel, whose decision is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated outstanding driver ability and success in a circuit discipline
- Contribution to the promotion of circuit driving in Australia
- Sets a high standard of integrity and respects the regulations of the sport
- Nominee must be a member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Queensland Awards
Service Award
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Diligent service to the sport
- Involvement in motorsport activities on a continual basis
- A high level of dedication to the sport over a long period of time
Eligibility
- A State Council or other party may nominate a candidate for a Service Award
- The Service Award will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Service Star
The Service Star is given to a member who has given exemplary service to Motorsport Australia and to motorsport, usually over many years and often in a variety of roles and activities. It stands above the Service Award and may be a further recognition for a member who holds a Service Award.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedicated service to the sport over a prolonged period
- Prolonged service across a number of roles and duties
- Service which exceeds that recognised by the Motorsport Australia Service Award
Eligibility
- A person who has already received a Service Award and has continued to serve motorsport at state, national or international level in a manner which would justify them being awarded a second Service Award, is eligible for a Service Star
- The Service Star will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Motorsport Australia State Event of the Year
Information
- To recognise the most outstanding Motorsport Australia event held throughout the calendar year
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the State Council Executive
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Clubs
Selection Criteria
- The event must be a Motorsport Australia permitted event
- Social events will not be taken into consideration for this award
- The winning event will be selected on its ability to cater for its entrants, interact with the community and progress smoothly with the points below being considered: (please provide evidence and details of someone who can be contacted to confirm the event details).
- Participants or officials satisfied at a well-run, friendly and enjoyable event (feedback received or conveyed back to Motorsport Australia)
- Event scheduling and running to time
- Event day operation ran smoothly and as planned, but any changes were documented and well conveyed
Motorsport Australia State Official of the Year
This award recognises outstanding achievement by a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity usually at state and/or club level.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Respected and highly regarded by their peers
Eligibility
- Officiating at state and/or club level
- State Motorsport Official of the Year Awards will ordinarily be made to those who give their time voluntarily and serve the sport in an honorary capacity
- This requirement does not exclude those who are employed in motorsport and serve it in a different capacity as a volunteer; nor does it exclude persons who receive a nominal honorarium or who are in receipt of out of pocket expenses
- The State Motorsport Official of the Year Award will not be made to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- The award need not be the result of activity in the year of nomination
- This award is open to all Motorsport Australia authorised motorsport disciplines, licence categories and grades
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award - Outstanding Young Driver
The Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award recognises a young driver who has achieved outstanding competition results and/or is already competing in a National Championship.
- Nominations to be made on this nomination form (with supporting information attached, if required)
- The judging panel, whose decisions will be final, shall be the members of the State Council Executive
- The Motorsport Australia Future Star will be promoted by Motorsport Australia to members and member clubs through State Council information
Selection Criteria
- Must have achieved outstanding competition results or already be competing in a national championship
- Must be able to demonstrate a professional approach to motorsport
- Eligible competitors shall be from any Motorsport Australia motorsport discipline
- Must be aged not more than 21 years of age as of 1 January of the nominated year.
- Must not be a previous recipient of this award
- Nominee must be a member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
- Nomination can be made by any person
State Junior Official of the Year
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Dedication to learning skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Demonstrate respect, courtesy, honesty and integrity as a Motorsport Australia Official.
Eligibility
- Nominee must hold a current Motorsport Australia licence and actively be involved as an Official.
- Must be between 12 and 18 years of age and not a previous recipient of this award.
- The judging panel, whose decisions is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive.
Ann Thomson Trophy: A person that shows an outstanding contribution to motorsport over a short or extended period of time
Information
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the Queensland State Council Executive.
Selection Criteria
- A person that shows an outstanding contribution to motorsport in Queensland over a short or extended period of time.
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Queensland members (except QSC Executive members) and Motorsport Australia Queensland Affiliated Clubs.
Outstanding Club Award: Recognises a notable activity or achievement by a club
Information
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the Queensland State Council Executive.
Selection Criteria
- Recognises a notable activity or achievement by a Queensland Club in that calendar year.
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Queensland members (except QSC Executive members) and Motorsport Australia Queensland Affiliated Clubs.
Will Power Trophy: Outstanding achievement by a young Queenslander
Information
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the Queensland State Council Executive.
Selection Criteria
- Outstanding achievement by a young Queenslander in that calendar year.
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Queensland members (except QSC Executive members) and Motorsport Australia Queensland Affiliated Clubs.
SA/NT Awards
Service Award
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Diligent service to the sport
- Involvement in motorsport activities on a continual basis
- A high level of dedication to the sport over a long period of time
Eligibility
- A State Council or other party may nominate a candidate for a Service Award
- The Service Award will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Service Star
The Service Star is given to a member who has given exemplary service to Motorsport Australia and to motorsport, usually over many years and often in a variety of roles and activities. It stands above the Service Award and may be a further recognition for a member who holds a Service Award.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedicated service to the sport over a prolonged period
- Prolonged service across a number of roles and duties
- Service which exceeds that recognised by the Motorsport Australia Service Award
Eligibility
- A person who has already received a Service Award and has continued to serve motorsport at state, national or international level in a manner which would justify them being awarded a second Service Award, is eligible for a Service Star
- The Service Star will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Motorsport Australia State Event of the Year
Information
- To recognise the most outstanding Motorsport Australia event held throughout the calendar year
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the State Council Executive
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Clubs
Selection Criteria
- The event must be a Motorsport Australia permitted event
- Social events will not be taken into consideration for this award
- The winning event will be selected on its ability to cater for its entrants, interact with the community and progress smoothly with the points below being considered: (please provide evidence and details of someone who can be contacted to confirm the event details).
- Participants or officials satisfied at a well-run, friendly and enjoyable event (feedback received or conveyed back to Motorsport Australia)
- Event scheduling and running to time
- Event day operation ran smoothly and as planned, but any changes were documented and well conveyed
Motorsport Australia State Official of the Year
This award recognises outstanding achievement by a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity usually at state and/or club level.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Respected and highly regarded by their peers
Eligibility
- Officiating at state and/or club level
- State Motorsport Official of the Year Awards will ordinarily be made to those who give their time voluntarily and serve the sport in an honorary capacity
- This requirement does not exclude those who are employed in motorsport and serve it in a different capacity as a volunteer; nor does it exclude persons who receive a nominal honorarium or who are in receipt of out of pocket expenses
- The State Motorsport Official of the Year Award will not be made to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- The award need not be the result of activity in the year of nomination
- This award is open to all Motorsport Australia authorised motorsport disciplines, licence categories and grades
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award - Outstanding Young Driver
The Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award recognises a young driver who has achieved outstanding competition results and/or is already competing in a National Championship.
- Nominations to be made on this nomination form (with supporting information attached, if required)
- The judging panel, whose decisions will be final, shall be the members of the State Council Executive
- The Motorsport Australia Future Star will be promoted by Motorsport Australia to members and member clubs through State Council information
Selection Criteria
- Must have achieved outstanding competition results or already be competing in a national championship
- Must be able to demonstrate a professional approach to motorsport
- Eligible competitors shall be from any Motorsport Australia motorsport discipline
- Must be aged not more than 21 years of age as of 1 January of the nominated year.
- Must not be a previous recipient of this award
- Nominee must be a member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
- Nomination can be made by any person
Auto Test Official of the Year
Information
To recognise outstanding officiating achievement in non-speed events including Motorkhana, Khanacross in SA and/or NT.
- Members of the Motorsport Australia Board, the SA/NT State Council Executive or Motorsport Australia staff are not eligible.
- Nominees to be automatically nominated for State Official of the Year.
Selection Criteria
- To be based on; dedication, skill, attitude, peer recognition, knowledge and achievements in motorsport.
- Not to be confined to activity in the nominated calendar year, but most weighting will be given to the current years achievements.
- One winner, based on these criteria, will be determined by the Auto Test Panel and forwarded to the SA/NT State Council Executive for endorsement.
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Circuit Racing Official of the Year
Information
To recognise outstanding officiating achievement in Circuit Racing and/or Superkarting at Hidden Valley Raceway, The Bend Motorsport Park, Mallala Motor Sport Park and/or Adelaide Street Circuit.
- Members of the Motorsport Australia, the SA & NT State Council Executive or Motorsport Australia staff are not eligible.
- Nominees to be automatically nominated for State Official of the Year.
Selection Criteria
- To be based on; dedication, skill, attitude, peer recognition, knowledge and achievements in motorsport.
- One winner, based on these criteria, will be determined by the Motor Race Panel and forwarded to the SA & NT State Council Executive for endorsement.
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Off Road Official of the Year
Information
To recognise outstanding officiating achievement in Off Road events from Club to National Championship status in SA and/or NT.
- One winner, based on these criteria, will be determined by the Off Road Panel and forwarded to the SA/NT State Council Executive for endorsement.
- Members of the Motorsport Australia Board, the SA/NT State Council Executive or Motorsport Australia staff are not eligible.
- Nominees to be automatically nominated for State Official of the Year.
Selection Criteria
- To be based on; dedication, skill, attitude, peer recognition, knowledge and achievements in motorsport.
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Speed Official of the Year
Information
- One winner, based on these criteria, will be determined by the Motor Race Panel and forwarded to the SA/NT State Council Executive for endorsement.
- Members of the Motorsport Australia Board, the SA/NT State Council Executive or Motorsport Australia staff are not eligible.
- Nominees to be automatically nominated for State Official of the Year.
Selection Criteria
- To recognise outstanding officiating achievement at Hillclimbs, Supersprints, ¼ Mile Sprints and Modern Regularity, Drifting and Burnout (excluding Autocross) in SA and/or NT.
- To be based on; dedication, skill, attitude, peer recognition, knowledge and achievements in motorsport.
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Rally Official of the Year
Information
To recognise outstanding officiating achievement from Club to National Championship status including Rally, Rallysprint and Autocross.
- One winner, based on these criteria, will be determined by the SA Rally Panel and forwarded to the SA/NT State Council Executive for endorsement.
- Members of the Motorsport Australia Board, the SA/NT State Council Executive or Motorsport Australia staff are not eligible.
- Nominees to be automatically nominated for State Official of the Year.
Selection Criteria
- To be based on; dedication, skill, attitude, peer recognition, knowledge and achievements in motorsport.
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Northern Territory Motorsport Person of the Year
Information
- To recognise outstanding achievement in motorsport at Motorsport Australia authorised events, this award is open to competitors, officials and club members in all disciplines, categories and grades.
Selection Criteria
- Dedication
- Skill
- Peer recognition
- Knowledge
- Achievements in motorsport
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Tasmania Awards
Service Award
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Diligent service to the sport
- Involvement in motorsport activities on a continual basis
- A high level of dedication to the sport over a long period of time
Eligibility
- A State Council or other party may nominate a candidate for a Service Award
- The Service Award will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Service Star
The Service Star is given to a member who has given exemplary service to Motorsport Australia and to motorsport, usually over many years and often in a variety of roles and activities. It stands above the Service Award and may be a further recognition for a member who holds a Service Award.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedicated service to the sport over a prolonged period
- Prolonged service across a number of roles and duties
- Service which exceeds that recognised by the Motorsport Australia Service Award
Eligibility
- A person who has already received a Service Award and has continued to serve motorsport at state, national or international level in a manner which would justify them being awarded a second Service Award, is eligible for a Service Star
- The Service Star will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Motorsport Australia State Event of the Year
Information
- To recognise the most outstanding Motorsport Australia event held throughout the calendar year
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the State Council Executive
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Clubs
Selection Criteria
- The event must be a Motorsport Australia permitted event
- Social events will not be taken into consideration for this award
- The winning event will be selected on its ability to cater for its entrants, interact with the community and progress smoothly with the points below being considered: (please provide evidence and details of someone who can be contacted to confirm the event details).
- Participants or officials satisfied at a well-run, friendly and enjoyable event (feedback received or conveyed back to Motorsport Australia)
- Event scheduling and running to time
- Event day operation ran smoothly and as planned, but any changes were documented and well conveyed
Motorsport Australia State Official of the Year
This award recognises outstanding achievement by a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity usually at state and/or club level.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Respected and highly regarded by their peers
Eligibility
- Officiating at state and/or club level
- State Motorsport Official of the Year Awards will ordinarily be made to those who give their time voluntarily and serve the sport in an honorary capacity
- This requirement does not exclude those who are employed in motorsport and serve it in a different capacity as a volunteer; nor does it exclude persons who receive a nominal honorarium or who are in receipt of out of pocket expenses
- The State Motorsport Official of the Year Award will not be made to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- The award need not be the result of activity in the year of nomination
- This award is open to all Motorsport Australia authorised motorsport disciplines, licence categories and grades
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Motorsport Australia State Junior Official of the Year
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Dedication to learning skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Demonstrate respect, courtesy, honesty and integrity as a Motorsport Australia Official.
Eligibility
- Nominee must hold a current Motorsport Australia licence and actively be involved as an Official.
- Must be between 12 and 18 years of age and not a previous recipient of this award.
- The judging panel, whose decisions is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive.
Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award - Outstanding Young Driver
The Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award recognises a young driver who has achieved outstanding competition results and/or is already competing in a National Championship.
- Nominations to be made on this nomination form (with supporting information attached, if required)
- The judging panel, whose decisions will be final, shall be the members of the State Council Executive
- The Motorsport Australia Future Star will be promoted by Motorsport Australia to members and member clubs through State Council information
Selection Criteria
- Must have achieved outstanding competition results or already be competing in a national championship
- Must be able to demonstrate a professional approach to motorsport
- Eligible competitors shall be from any Motorsport Australia motorsport discipline
- Must be aged not more than 21 years of age as of 1 January of the nominated year.
- Must not be a previous recipient of this award
- Nominee must be a member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
- Nomination can be made by any person
Circuit Official of the Year
Information
To recognise outstanding officiating achievement from Club to National Championship status Circuit Racing.
- One winner, based on these criteria, will be determined by the Tasmanian Motor Race Panel and forwarded to the Tasmanian State Council Executive for endorsement.
- Members of the Motorsport Australia Board, the Tasmanian State Council Executive or Motorsport Australia staff are not eligible.
Selection Criteria
- To be based on; dedication, skill, attitude, peer recognition, knowledge and achievements in motorsport.
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Off Road Official of the Year
Information
To recognise outstanding officiating achievement from Club to National Championship status Off Road.
- One winner, based on these criteria, will be determined by the Tasmanian Off Road Panel and forwarded to the Tasmanian State Council Executive for endorsement.
- Members of the Motorsport Australia Board, the Tasmanian State Council Executive or Motorsport Australia staff are not eligible.
Selection Criteria
- To be based on; dedication, skill, attitude, peer recognition, knowledge and achievements in motorsport.
Rally Official of the Year
To recognise outstanding officiating achievement from Club to National Championship status Rally.
- One winner, based on these criteria, will be determined by the Tasmanian Rally Panel and forwarded to the Tasmanian State Council Executive for endorsement.
- Members of the Motorsport Australia Board, the Tasmanian State Council Executive or Motorsport Australia staff are not eligible.
Selection Criteria
- To be based on; dedication, skill, attitude, peer recognition, knowledge and achievements in motorsport.
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Paddy and Enid Baker Memorial Trophy
Awarded to a current Tasmanian motorsport administrator who has demonstrated exceptional achievement over the past year, consistently performing above and beyond expectations.
- Nominations can be made by any person
- The judging panel, whose decision is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive
Selection Criteria
- Current Motorsport Administrator
- Tasmanian based
Peter Bondy Trophy - For Displaying Determination
Awarded to a current Tasmanian Competitor who displayed determination to succeed, often against adversity and particularly with limited resources from the current ranks of competitors.
- Nominations can be made by any person
- Nominations to be made on this form (with supporting information uploaded if required)
- The judging panel, whose decision is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive
Selection Criteria
- Current competitor
- Tasmanian based
Police Commissioner's Trophy for Outstanding Achievement
Awarded to a Tasmanian event organiser, competitor or official who has attained a significant achievement in Tasmanian motorsport either in the past year or years.
- Nominations can be made by any person
- Nominations to be made on this form (with supporting information uploaded if required)
- The judging panel, whose decision is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive
Selection Criteria
- Current event organiser, a competitor or an official
- Tasmanian based
Ron And Ivy McDonald Circuit Racing Trophy
Awarded to a current Tasmanian Circuit Racer.
This trophy was generously provided by local circuit racing stalwarts, Ivy and the late Rob McDonald. First awarded in 1979, the trophy was established to recognise the outstanding performance and contribution of a Tasmanian-based circuit racer each year.
- Nominations can be made by any person
- Nominations to be made on this form (with supporting information uploaded if required)
- The judging panel, whose decision is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive
Selection Criteria
- Current Circuit Racer
- Tasmanian based
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Victoria Awards
Service Award
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Diligent service to the sport
- Involvement in motorsport activities on a continual basis
- A high level of dedication to the sport over a long period of time
Eligibility
- A State Council or other party may nominate a candidate for a Service Award
- The Service Award will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Service Star
The Service Star is given to a member who has given exemplary service to Motorsport Australia and to motorsport, usually over many years and often in a variety of roles and activities. It stands above the Service Award and may be a further recognition for a member who holds a Service Award.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedicated service to the sport over a prolonged period
- Prolonged service across a number of roles and duties
- Service which exceeds that recognised by the Motorsport Australia Service Award
Eligibility
- A person who has already received a Service Award and has continued to serve motorsport at state, national or international level in a manner which would justify them being awarded a second Service Award, is eligible for a Service Star
- The Service Star will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Motorsport Australia State Event of the Year
Information
- To recognise the most outstanding Motorsport Australia event held throughout the calendar year
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the State Council Executive
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Clubs
Selection Criteria
- The event must be a Motorsport Australia permitted event
- Social events will not be taken into consideration for this award
- The winning event will be selected on its ability to cater for its entrants, interact with the community and progress smoothly with the points below being considered: (please provide evidence and details of someone who can be contacted to confirm the event details).
- Participants or officials satisfied at a well-run, friendly and enjoyable event (feedback received or conveyed back to Motorsport Australia)
- Event scheduling and running to time
- Event day operation ran smoothly and as planned, but any changes were documented and well conveyed
Motorsport Australia State Official of the Year
This award recognises outstanding achievement by a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity usually at state and/or club level.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Respected and highly regarded by their peers
Eligibility
- Officiating at state and/or club level
- State Motorsport Official of the Year Awards will ordinarily be made to those who give their time voluntarily and serve the sport in an honorary capacity
- This requirement does not exclude those who are employed in motorsport and serve it in a different capacity as a volunteer; nor does it exclude persons who receive a nominal honorarium or who are in receipt of out of pocket expenses
- The State Motorsport Official of the Year Award will not be made to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- The award need not be the result of activity in the year of nomination
- This award is open to all Motorsport Australia authorised motorsport disciplines, licence categories and grades
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Motorsport Australia State Junior Official of the Year
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Dedication to learning skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Demonstrate respect, courtesy, honesty and integrity as a Motorsport Australia Official.
Eligibility
- Nominee must hold a current Motorsport Australia licence and actively be involved as an Official.
- Must be between 12 and 18 years of age and not a previous recipient of this award.
- The judging panel, whose decisions is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive.
Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award - Outstanding Young Driver
The Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award recognises a young driver who has achieved outstanding competition results and/or is already competing in a National Championship.
- Nominations to be made on this nomination form (with supporting information attached, if required)
- The judging panel, whose decisions will be final, shall be the members of the State Council Executive
- The Motorsport Australia Future Star will be promoted by Motorsport Australia to members and member clubs through State Council information
Selection Criteria
- Must have achieved outstanding competition results or already be competing in a national championship
- Must be able to demonstrate a professional approach to motorsport
- Eligible competitors shall be from any Motorsport Australia motorsport discipline
- Must be aged not more than 21 years of age as of 1 January of the nominated year.
- Must not be a previous recipient of this award
- Nominee must be a member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
- Nomination can be made by any person
Western Australia Awards
Service Award
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Diligent service to the sport
- Involvement in motorsport activities on a continual basis
- A high level of dedication to the sport over a long period of time
Eligibility
- A State Council or other party may nominate a candidate for a Service Award
- The Service Award will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Service Star
The Service Star is given to a member who has given exemplary service to Motorsport Australia and to motorsport, usually over many years and often in a variety of roles and activities. It stands above the Service Award and may be a further recognition for a member who holds a Service Award.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedicated service to the sport over a prolonged period
- Prolonged service across a number of roles and duties
- Service which exceeds that recognised by the Motorsport Australia Service Award
Eligibility
- A person who has already received a Service Award and has continued to serve motorsport at state, national or international level in a manner which would justify them being awarded a second Service Award, is eligible for a Service Star
- The Service Star will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- Must be a Motorsport Australia member
Motorsport Australia State Event of the Year
Information
- To recognise the most outstanding Motorsport Australia event held throughout the calendar year
- All applications and nominations will be assessed and voted on by the State Council Executive
- Open to all Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Clubs
Selection Criteria
- The event must be a Motorsport Australia permitted event
- Social events will not be taken into consideration for this award
- The winning event will be selected on its ability to cater for its entrants, interact with the community and progress smoothly with the points below being considered: (please provide evidence and details of someone who can be contacted to confirm the event details).
- Participants or officials satisfied at a well-run, friendly and enjoyable event (feedback received or conveyed back to Motorsport Australia)
- Event scheduling and running to time
- Event day operation ran smoothly and as planned, but any changes were documented and well conveyed
Motorsport Australia State Official of the Year
This award recognises outstanding achievement by a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity usually at state and/or club level.
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Respected and highly regarded by their peers
Eligibility
- Officiating at state and/or club level
- State Motorsport Official of the Year Awards will ordinarily be made to those who give their time voluntarily and serve the sport in an honorary capacity
- This requirement does not exclude those who are employed in motorsport and serve it in a different capacity as a volunteer; nor does it exclude persons who receive a nominal honorarium or who are in receipt of out of pocket expenses
- The State Motorsport Official of the Year Award will not be made to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia
- The award need not be the result of activity in the year of nomination
- This award is open to all Motorsport Australia authorised motorsport disciplines, licence categories and grades
- Nominee must be a Motorsport Australia member or member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
Motorsport Australia State Junior Official of the Year
Criteria
Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated:
- Dedication to their role
- Dedication to learning skills and knowledge in their chosen field
- A positive attitude
- Demonstrate respect, courtesy, honesty and integrity as a Motorsport Australia Official.
Eligibility
- Nominee must hold a current Motorsport Australia licence and actively be involved as an Official.
- Must be between 12 and 18 years of age and not a previous recipient of this award.
- The judging panel, whose decisions is final, shall be members of the State Council Executive.
Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award - Outstanding Young Driver
The Motorsport Australia State Future Star Award recognises a young driver who has achieved outstanding competition results and/or is already competing in a National Championship.
- Nominations to be made on this nomination form (with supporting information attached, if required)
- The judging panel, whose decisions will be final, shall be the members of the State Council Executive
- The Motorsport Australia Future Star will be promoted by Motorsport Australia to members and member clubs through State Council information
Selection Criteria
- Must have achieved outstanding competition results or already be competing in a national championship
- Must be able to demonstrate a professional approach to motorsport
- Eligible competitors shall be from any Motorsport Australia motorsport discipline
- Must be aged not more than 21 years of age as of 1 January of the nominated year.
- Must not be a previous recipient of this award
- Nominee must be a member of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club
- Nomination can be made by any person
NSW/ACT
The State Motorsport Official of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement as a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity, usually at State or grassroots level.
| 2024 | Sarah Bell |
| 2023 | Jeffrey Scott Sims |
| 2022 | Rob O’Toole |
| 2021 | Kate Eppelstun |
| 2020 | Olive Robinson |
| 2019 | Brett Middleton |
| 2018 | Matthew Halpin |
| 2017 | Glenn Pincott |
| 2016 | Phil Thornburn |
| 2015 | Elaine Nikiforoff |
| 2014 | Michael Basquil |
| 2013 | Douglas Rae |
| 2012 | Ernie Boston |
| 2011 | Robert Hockley |
| 2010 | Kathryn Hanrahan |
| 2009 | Darren Green |
| 2008 | Norm Crompton |
| 2007 | Lance Smith |
| 2006 | David Healy |
| 2005 | Judith Rae |
| 2004 | Marion Baxter |
| 2003 | Ronald Dean |
| 2002 | Ian Bigg |
| 2001 | Jim Gardiner |
| 2000 | Gwyn Mulholland |
| 1999 | Alan Laid |
| 1998 | Neville Beyer |
| 1997 | Philip Cutajar |
| 1996 | Peggy Nelson |
| 1995 | Edward Anderson |
| 1995 | George Chrobak |
| 1994 | Allen Betts |
Queensland
The State Motorsport Official of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement as a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity, usually at State or grassroots level.
| 2024 | Kevin Hunter |
| 2023 | Mark Buckingham |
| 2022 | Judith Evans |
| 2021 | Nigel Faull |
| 2019 | Rodney McDonald |
| 2018 | Athol Wilcox |
| 2017 | Susie Brook |
| 2016 | Gordon Fischer |
| 2016 | Maree Fischer |
| 2015 | Paul Howlett |
| 2014 | Greg Sewell |
| 2013 | Geoffrey Nicol |
| 2012 | John Preston |
| 2011 | Keith Butcher |
| 2010 | Barry Neuendorff |
| 2009 | Warren Skimmings |
| 2008 | John Courtenay |
| 2007 | Martin Smith |
| 2006 | John Hammond |
| 2005 | Patricia Murray |
| 2004 | Berenice Stratton |
| 2003 | Christopher Birbeck |
| 2003 | Jeanette Birbeck |
| 2002 | Keith Mackay |
| 2002 | Margaret Mackay |
| 2001 | Phillip Miller |
| 2000 | Paul Overell |
| 1999 | Fred Berge |
| 1998 | Michael Arthur |
| 1997 | Bruce Muhling |
| 1996 | Bob Wilkinson |
SA/NT
The State Motorsport Official of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement as a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity, usually at State or grassroots level.
| 2024 | Andrew Robinson |
| 2023 | Izarazi Singe |
| 2022 | James Whelan |
| 2021 | Janelle Orrock |
| 2020 | Kevin Raedel |
| 2019 | Jack Holding |
| 2018 | Ian Lamb |
| 2017 | Stephen Lewis |
| 2016 | Matthew Avery |
| 2015 | Marc Tillet |
| 2014 | Tony Aloi |
| 2013 | Andrew Admiraal |
| 2012 | Felicity Wood |
| 2011 | Michael Clements |
| 2010 | David Stimson |
| 2009 | Denise Strawbridge |
| 2008 | Darryl Power |
| 2007 | Fred Severin |
| 2006 | Lionel Stingers |
| 2005 | Michael Clements |
| 2004 | Steve Lisk |
| 2003 | Wayne Lamont |
| 2002 | Scott Thompson |
| 2001 | William Yan |
| 2000 | Christopher Hepden |
| 1999 | Tony Morgan |
| 1998 | Lawrie Schmitt |
| 1997 | Rob Mead |
| 1996 | Peter Hall |
| 1995 | Leyland George |
Tasmania
The State Motorsport Official of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement as a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity, usually at State or grassroots level.
| 2024 | Stephen Caplice |
| 2023 | Tony Mole |
| 2022 | Melanie Beets |
| 2021 | Wayne Richards |
| 2020 | Matthew von Bertouch |
| 2018 | Graham Malcolm |
| 2017 | Melissa Johnson |
| 2016 | Ross Ferguson |
| 2015 | Mark Young |
| 2014 | Greg Turner |
| 2013 | Phillip Westbrook |
| 2011 | Paul Darko |
| 2010 | Kate Lucas |
| 2009 | Keith Armitage |
| 2008 | Kevin Burt |
| 2007 | Peter Shaw |
| 2006 | Allen Hutton |
| 2005 | Andrew Lamont |
| 2004 | Terry Bracken |
| 2003 | Michael Aston-Luscombe |
| 2002 | Jennifer Beard |
| 2001 | Leon Glover |
| 2000 | Terry Atkinson |
| 1999 | Norrie Hayes |
| 1998 | Edwin O’Sullivan |
Victoria
The State Motorsport Official of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement as a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity, usually at State or grassroots level.
| 2024 | Jeremy Cath |
| 2023 | Gavin Moore |
| 2022 | Mark Thompson |
| 2021 | Rhys Carleton-Carlos |
| 2020 | Nicholas Scarcella |
| 2019 | Matt Balcombe |
| 2018 | Phillip Craig |
| 2017 | Danny Jonas |
| 2016 | Michael Herlihy |
| 2015 | Peter Castledine |
| 2014 | David Bellenger |
| 2013 | Terry O’Callaghan |
| 2012 | Mark Bateman |
| 2011 | Andy Groube |
| 2010 | Bob Anderson |
| 2009 | Keith McKay |
| 2008 | Sue Jochheim |
| 2007 | Gary Birt |
| 2006 | William Bennett |
| 2005 | John Bryant |
| 2004 | Jean Bellenger |
| 2003 | Marilyn Emmins |
| 2002 | Simon Maas |
| 2001 | Ken Johnston |
| 2000 | Roger Chirnside |
| 1999 | Stuart Lister |
| 1998 | Graeme Palmer |
| 1997 | Colin Hardinge |
Western Australia
The State Motorsport Official of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement as a motorsport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity, usually at State or grassroots level.
| 2024 | Anna Farrell |
| 2023 | Sheryl Swarbrick |
| 2022 | Daniel Rogers |
| 2021 | David McDonald |
| 2020 | Lynn & Ross Oxwell |
| 2019 | David Smith |
| 2018 | Paul Bartlett |
| 2017 | Doug Bell |
| 2016 | Kevin Broadbent |
| 2015 | Ross Tapper |
| 2014 | Jan Jenzen |
| 2013 | David Elliott |
| 2012 | Colin Arkell |
| 2011 | Leanne Doust |
| 2010 | Edward Curr |
| 2009 | John Thorburn |
| 2008 | Ernest (Ernie) Hastie |
| 2007 | Andrew Percival |
| 2006 | Tess Taylor |
| 2005 | Robyn Larkin |
| 2004 | Joan Percival |
| 2003 | Rodney Pearson |
| 2002 | Patricia Cosh |
| 2001 | Susan Elliot |
| 2000 | David Walker |
| 1999 | Ross McGuigan |
| 1998 | Ross McGuigan |
| 1997 | John Hurney |
| 1996 | David Farthing |
| 1995 | Paddy McNamara |
