Motorsport Australia Awards & Honours

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.

Past Recipients of Motorsport Australia Honours
Award of Merit
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Instituted in 1961, the Motorsport Australia Award of Merit is the highest recognition that can be conferred upon any person by Motorsport Australia and is awarded for outstanding individual contribution and duration of service to the development and administration of Australian motorsport, on a national basis.

Deserving nominees of this award must have demonstrated duration of services rendered, significant achievement at the highest level and a voluntary contribution to motorsport which stands out above all others.

The Award of Merit will not be awarded to a serving Director of Motorsport Australia.

YearName
2024Garry Connelly AM
2017Steve Chopping AM
2016Dr Michael Henderson
2015Bob Glindemann OAM
2012Robert Piper
2009Colin Osborne
2007Dr Bruce Nicol
2006John M Large OAM
2002John Keeffe OAM
2001John Dawson-Damer
1999David Tait
1999Peter Bready
1987John Horn
1985Hartwell Lander
1984Ronald Dearie
1982Robert Taylor
1982Dr Peter Crooke
1976Brian Dunstan
1975Neil Marsden
1972Douglas Stewart
1971Graham Hoinville OAM
1969Noel Burbank
1969John Pryce
1968Owen Grahame
1968Marjory Wood
1965Donald Thomson
1963Maurice Monk
1963Daniel Macfarlane
1962Douglas Verco OAM

 

The Australian Motorsport Official of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement as a motor sport official at Motorsport Australia authorised events, or within a Motorsport Australia affiliated club or activity.

A nominee for the Australian Motorsport Official of the Year Award must be a member who has demonstrated dedication to their role, skill and knowledge in their chosen field, positive attitude, and peer recognition.

YearName
2024Trevor Neumann
2023Susanne Dixon
2022Bob Hockley
2021Roger Budz
2020Dr Brent May
2019Paul Overell
2018Vincent Ciccarello
2017Roger Chirnside
2016Robert Thiry
2015Peter Castledine
2014Belinda Taylor
2013Tracey Rowley
2012David Vaughan
2011David Wood
2010David Mori
2009Graham Humphreys
2008Roger Brown
2007Peter Drew
2006Alan Vaughan
2005Bill Crouch
2004Greig Black
2003Graeme Palmer
2002Jol Fleming
2001Barry Habgood
2000Alan O’Dea
1999Allan Young
1998Lawrie Schmitt OAM
1997Ken Smith
1996Thomas Snooks

 

awardsdonaldthomson

In honour of the formative Secretary General of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, this award recognises individuals who have brought credit to the sport by way of a spontaneous act of selflessness and consideration for others – an attitude of service and courage which was always upheld by Donald Kingsley Thomson.

Nominees must have performed an act of courage and selflessness under unique circumstances, which is above and beyond what would normally be expected. In doing so the nominee must have demonstrated how they brought credit to themselves and the sport and portrayed a genuine consideration for others.

At Queensland Raceway on 22nd April 2023 a Hyundai Excel driven by Stevie Chant was involved in a nasty rollover in which most of the track was engulfed in dust, severely disrupting visibility. Four following drivers stopped at the scene and offered assistance to Stevie, who was trapped upside down in the car. The urgency for driver extrication elevated significantly as petrol poured from the car’s fuel tank into the cabin and over the track surface. Stevie’s apparel had become saturated with petrol and she was unable to self extricate. Inevitably, the Hyundai Excel burst into flames. From audio, taken from an in-car video from one of the stopped drivers’ cars, it was clear that the loudest sound was from Stevie screaming for help. Upon sighting the igniting of the pooling fuel, Steve Kirby abandoned all concerns for his own safety and in a herculean effort manhandled and literally dragged a flaming Stevie out of her car to a location of relative safety. His courageous and selfless actions to ensure that a fellow driver was able to escape a raging inferno, at the same time placing himself in considerable danger and at risk of life changing burns, bring significant credit on Steve Kirby, making him a worthy recipient of the Donald Thomson award.

The 2015 Donald Thomson is awarded to Simon Bulasch’s for his courageous and selfless actions assisting a struggling driver escape from his vehicle and then offering assistance to a second driver. Tim Playford’s car broke its drive line off the start and the three cars of Carl Weinands, Simon Bulasch and Alan Langworthy were unable to avoid a collision. Although Simon’s car took the most impact, bring lifted off the ground and bursting into flames, Simon managed to escape his car quickly. Noticing that Alan was struggling to exit his car and with the flames only metres away, he raced in to assist Alan escape. Once he knew Alan was clear, his next action was to ensue that Tim was also able to clear his vehicle. These courageous and selfless actions to ensure that other drivers were safe at a time when there was significant risk from fire brings great credit on Simon Bulasch, and to the spirit of the club, and all motorsport.

Ryan McLeod brought credit to himself and the sport and portrayed a genuine consideration for others in 2014 at a round at Sydney Motorsport Park. At Sydney Motorsport Park on 11 July 2014, a car rolled over 6 times and caught fire. Ryan in a following car immediately stopped, and made several attempts to extricate the injured driver from the car which was by that time well alight. When assistance arrived, he continued his efforts to subdue the flames. Through Ryan’s efforts the injured driver survived and whilst, suffering life-threatening burns, recovered. Ryan McLeod’s actions reflect extreme courage and selflessness in a very confronting situation, and portray genuine consideration for the well-being of a fellow competitor, making him a worthy recipient of the Donald Thomson award.

Awarded in recognition of Robert Newman’s courageous actions attempting the rescue of a trapped driver from a burning car at Adelaide International Raceway. Robert went to the aid of Colin Trengove when he lost control of his Lola T332 F5000 racing car, crashing heavily before the it erupted into flames. Robert immediately went to his aid finding him unconscious and still strapped in the burning car. Believing Colin had survived the impact, and with no regard for his own safety, Robert endeavoured to keep the flames away from the driver while he desperately tried to extract him from the car, refusing to give up until the arrival of medical assistance. This extreme act of courage and selflessness under horrific circumstances was above and beyond what would ever be expected, demonstrating Robert’s unwavering consideration for others, bringing credit to both himself and the sport in the process.

Awarded in recognition of Dion’s prompt and courageous action in rescuing a trapped competitor from a submerged off road competition vehicle at Kellevie on 17 May 2008. Without the assistance of Dion, the trapped competitor almost certainly would have suffered life threatening complications. In honour of the formative Secretary General of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, this award recognises individuals who have brought credit to the sport by way of a spontaneous act of selflessness and consideration for others – an attitude of service and courage which was always upheld by Donald Kingsley Thompson. This award recognised the act of courage and selflessness under unique circumstances, which is above and beyond what would normally be expected. In doing so, Dion brought credit to himself and the sport and portrayed a genuine consideration for others.

In 2004, the Award was presented to Adam Tipping who was competing at a Multiclub Super Sprint at Oran Park in September 2004 when a historic 1965 Ford Cortina rolled. The body of the car suffered extensive damage and a split fuel tank resulted in a fire, threatening driver Hilton Bennet’s life. Being the first immediate following competitor, Adam stopped and extracted Bennet from the burning vehicle before FIV Rescue arrived. Due to his prompt actions, neither Bennet nor his rescuer suffered fire related injuries.

At Baskerville in March of 1986, two cars touched accidentally. One crashed and caught fire. The driver was unable to release the seat belt. The other driver, 17-year-old Matthew Springer, stopped his car and immediately went to the aid of the trapped driver. Without regard for his own safety and after having been beaten back by flames and heat initially, he succeeded in removing the door from the car, unbuckled the driver and dragged him out of the fire. His courage has been recognised by other authorities. The sport has paid tribute by conferring upon him this Award.

When Australia was granted a round of the World Formula 1 Championship for its 1985 Grand Prix, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport needed to put together the most competent race management and organisation team available. A cornerstone of that team, and the organisation of the very successful race meeting, was Peter Nelson who was appointed Race Secretary. This high point of his career came after 20 years in the sport with Phillip Island Auto Racing Club, first at Phillip Island, and subsequently as the provider of the administration team at Calder.

The second and third Awards were made to Ed Van der Weide and Robert England, fire and flag marshal respectively, following an incident at Oran Park on 12 April, 1981. On that occasion a car had crashed and was engulfed in flames, the unconscious driver still inside. By their prompt action in attacking the fire and eliminating further risk to the driver, Messrs Van der Weide and England prevented a serious incident turning to tragedy.

The first Donald Thomson Award was presented to Robert Hockley in 1979, who was a scrutineer at the Bathurst race meeting in 1978. As refuelling operations on a car were completed, spilt fuel ignited, and the clothes of a mechanic caught fire. Mr Hockley pushed the burning man to the ground and tore the burning clothes from him. In doing so, he himself received severe burns to both arms and hands. There is no doubt that his actions reduced the severity of the injuries sustained by the mechanic.

Launched in 2011, the FIA have created a series of prestigious awards in recognition of exceptional performances by volunteers and officials in International motorsport.  The seven award categories will be issued to the most outstanding motorsport officials in the world and we want to put our Australian officials and volunteers on the world map.

Year Award Recipient
2024 FIA Outstanding Official of the Year Carol Armstrong
2023 FIA Best Track or Road Marshal of the Season George Chrobak
2022 FIA Senior Official of the Year Christopher McMahon
2021 FIA Senior Official of the Year Henk van den Dungen
2020 FIA Best Team of Officials of the Season Australian Grand Prix Officials Team
2019 FIA Best Marshal of the Season Robert Thiry
2018 FIA Best Scrutineer Barry Habgood
2018 FIA Best Chief Medical Officer Dr Matthew Croxford
2015 Best Marshal of the Season Belinda Taylor
2014 Best Senior Official of the Season Adrian Stafford
2013 Best Scrutineer of the Season Ewan Cole
2013 Best Doctor of the Season Dr Rik Hagen
2012 Best Senior Official of the Season Steve Chopping
2011 Outstanding Senior Official of the Season Dr Michelle Gatton
lifememberhonour

Instituted in 1982, Life Membership is awarded for long-term distinguished service to motorsport. A nominee must have given long-term and distinguished service to Australian motor sport by the application of extraordinary expertise, dedication and positive influence.

2024 Roger Chirnside
2024 Peter Drew
2023 Lawrie Schmitt
2023 Paul Morris
2023 Frank Lowndes
2023 Stephen Preece
2023 Phillip East
2022 Graeme Palmer
2022 John Rosengrave
2022 Dr Ryan Story
2022 Roland Dane
2022 Laurence Svenson
2022 Derek Pingel
2022 Ewan Cole
2022 Roger Brown
2019John Harnden AM
2019Andrew Fraser
2019Neil Crompton
2019Bill Bennett
2018Jenny Devine
2018David Miles AM
2018Mark Skaife OAM
2018Geoff Sykes
2018David Vaughan
2017Ben Rainsford
2017Peter Macneall
2017Paul Hamilton
2017Angus Black
2017Paul Overell
2016Colin Trinder
2016Alan Vaughan
2016Denise Strawbridge
2016John Bowe
2015Ross Tapper
2015Adrian Stafford
2015Steve Ashton
2014Fred Gibson
2014John Paterson
2014Bob Watson
2013Nick Ledingham
2012John Furlonger
2011Tom Snooks
2011Steven Chopping
2011Bruce Keys
2011Ross Dunkerton OAM
2010Colin Bond
2010Dick Johnson



2009Dr David Vissenga
2009Peter Marcovich
2009Fred Berge
2008Tony Perich
2008Ann Thomson
2008Wayne Cattach
2006Ian Curwen-Walker
2006Brian Dunstan
2004Dr Michael Henderson
2004Damon Beck
2002Clement Smith
2002John Crouch
2002Arthur Hayes
2002Peter Nelson
2002Dr Geoff Wigley

 

1999Paddy Baker
1995Prof Rod Troutbeck
1994Brian Shead
1986Mary Packard
1986Ronald Parkes
1985Charles Weir
1985Robert Orr
1982Fred Pearse

 

The annual Motorsport Australia Media Awards recognise members of the Australian media for individual contributions during the year.

The Motorsport Australia Media Awards are judged on the quality and impact of the nomination and its ability to present Australia motorsport and/or its participant(s) to the Australian general public.

2022Chris Nixon
2021Wayne Webster, Garry Wilkinson, Mark Oastler and Andrew MacLean
2019Leigh Diffey, Geoffrey Harris, Bruce Newton, Jeff Whitten, Peter Whitten, Bruce Williams, Colin Young, Scott Young
2018David Hassall, Chris Lambden, Brett Murray
2017Ian Smith, Stuart Bowes, Paul Cross
2016Glenis Lindley, Neil Crompton
2015Max Stahl, Mike Raymond, Bill Tuckey, Greg Rust
2014Bill Woods
2013Ray Berghouse, Phil Branagan, Jon Evans, Chris De Fraga, Mark Fogarty, Bill Forsythe, Paul Gover, Will Hagon, Bob Jennings, Dirk Klynsmith, Peter McKay, Garry O’Brien



2024Andrew van Leeuwen
2023Andrew van Leeuwen
2022Andrew van Leeuwen
2021Mark Fogarty
2020Mat Coch
2019Andrew van Leeuwen
2018Greg Rust
2017Tom Howard
2016Paul Gover
2015Stefan Bartholomaeus
2014Mark Fogarty

 

2024 Thomas Lam
2023 Timothy Wilson
2022 Peter Norton
2021 Aaron Wishart
2020 Andrew Eaton
2019 Darin Mandy
2018 Brett Hemmings
2017 Dirk Klynsmith
2016 Rebecca Thompson
2015 John Morris
2014 Robert Cianfione
 
2024Daniel Kalisz
2023Jack Martin
2022Jack Martin
2021Daniel Kalisz
2020Dirk Klynsmith
2019Dirk Klynsmith
2018Dirk Klynsmith
2017Dirk Klynsmith
2016John Morris
2015Bruce Thomas
2014John Morris

 

2024 Andrew van Leeuwen Supercars shock: Kostecki/Erebus split looming – Speedcafe
2023 Connor O’Brien Will Brown set for shock Triple Eight switch – V8 Sleuth
2022 Andrew van Leeuwen How a doomed Australian motorsport classic was saved – Motorsport.com
2021 Andrew van Leeuwen David Reynolds vaccination story – Motorsport.com
2020 Mark Fogarty Why Penske quit Supercars – Auto Action
2019 John Morris Print/Online: Alex Peroni’s Comeback – Velocity Magazine
2019 Vanessa Milton TV/Radio: Women motorsport drivers break down barriers in rally sport – ABC South East NSW
2018 Andrew van Leeuwen How Triple Eight beat a black-and-white rule – Motorsport.com
2015 Greg Rust Ambrose Explains His Decision – V8 Supercars
2015 Stefan Bartholomaeus Eyes Bathurst 12 Hour Deal – V8 Supercars
2014 Gordon Lomas Tribute stories – Sir Jack Brabham – Speedcafe
2014 Mark Fogarty Radio
2014 AirTime Media Shannons Legends Series
2024Tickford Racing
2023V8 Sleuth
2022V8 Sleuth
2021V8 Sleuth
2020V8 Sleuth

 

awardsmemberhonour

Membership of Honour may be awarded to a person whose achievements in motorsport have demonstrated leadership, commitment and passion which has added greatly to the value and stature of Australian motorsport.

2024Dr Erik (Rik) Hagen
2024Tony South
2023Dick Johnson
2022Brad Jones
2022Kim Jones

 

2018Craig Denton
2015Geoff Morgan AM
2015Tom Warwick
2014Ron Tauranac AO
2013Kevin Bartlett

 

2009Peter Brock AM
2009Allan Moffat OBE
2008Ron Walker AC, CBE
2008Tim Schenken OAM
2007Vern Schuppan
2005Tony Cochrane

 

1998Jack Myers
1997Bob Jane
1997Harry Firth
1996Frank Gardner OAM
1991Garry Connelly AM
1980Alan Jones MBE
1978Garrie Cooper
1971Phillip Irving MBE
1971Sir John Arthur Brabham AO, OBE



brock-medal

Launched in 2011, the Peter Brock Medal is awarded annually to a driver who has shown similar characteristics to the late Peter Brock AM. The award recognises outstanding driver ability and commitment to the positive endorsement of motorsport within the greater community.

2024Coral Taylor
2023Brodie Kostecki
2022Thomas Randle
2021Toby Price OAM
2020Alex Peroni
2019Harry Bates
2018Anton De Pasquale
2017Will Brown
2016Mark Webber AO
2015Molly Taylor
2014Jim Richards
2013Neal Bates
2012Craig Lowndes OAM
2011Jason Richards

 

The Motorsport Australia Personality of the Year award was established to recognise competitors who, through their actions both during and outside of competition, are good ambassadors for Australian motorsport.

2024Mark Larkham
2021Molly Taylor
2014Scott McLaughlin
2008Glen Raymond
2007Sue Evans
2006Marcus Zukanovic
2005Grant Denyer
2004Marcos Ambrose
2003Simon Evans
2002Craig Lowndes OAM
2001Marcos Ambrose

 

awardsphilirving

In honour of the remarkable achievements of the late Phil Irving OBE, an outstanding Australian engineer whose efforts impacted motorsport on the world stage, the Phil Irving Award recognises outstanding skill and achievement by an individual Australian engineer or Australian engineering company devoted to serving and positively contributing to competitive motorsport.

2023Kevin Drage
2021Oscar Fiorinotto
2019Peter Molloy
2018Robert Britton
2017Stephen Sims
2016Bill Buckle OAM
2015David Mawer
2014Ivan Tighe
2013Chris Dyer
2013Ron Harrop
2012PWR Performance Products
2011Richard Bendell
2010Michael Borland
2009Ian Richards
2007Neal Bates
2003Ron Tauranac AO
1994Peter Holinger

 

awardsserviceaward

The Service Award is awarded for diligent service to motorsport.

A nominee for the Service Award must be a member who has demonstrated diligent service to the sport by being involved in motorsport activities on a continual basis and by the display of a high level of dedication to the sport over a long period of time.

DJC Tippetts (ACT)
Mrs C Moore (ACT)
P Livingstone (ACT)
Andrew Collier
A Denney
A French
A Horsley
A Payne
A Warrener
AF Foord
AH Bryden
Alan Grix
AM Hayes
Andrew Brand
Andrew Collier
AR Wood
B Manfred
B Nightingale
Bob Welsh
Bryan Miller
C Barnes
CM Stahl
David Kidd
D Allen
D Beck
D Grant, Bem
D Johnson
D Jones
D Mullen
D Rae
D West
Dennis Willis
David Healy
Dianne Mawer
Dr G Alchin
Dr M Goss
Dr V Higgins
E Behrmann
E Hurt
E Russell
Elaine Nikiforoff
F Pearse
G Arnold
G Barton
G Black
G Blain
G Denney
G Humphreys
G Maher
G Murray
G Smith
GB Staunton, MBE
GC Sykes
GPF Sykes
Gregory Muddle
Gwyn Mullholland
Helen Mulholland
Howard Grove
H Muir
H Stokes
HE Taylor
I Bigg
Ian Irons
Jacqueline Devereaux
J Arter
J Crouch
J Furlonger
J Hinxman
J Jarvis
J Martin
J Myers
J Pryor
J Robson
J Waterhouse
Joanne Hodge
John Young
K Carrad
K Neville
K O’Brien
K Smith
KA Daly
L Ballantyne
L Szoedy
LD Stewart
Les Taylor
LJ Dawson-Damer
M Basquil
M Halpin
M Henderson
M Hicks
M Nicholls
M Nielsen
Maurie Fuller
Michael Barry
Miss T Friezer
Mrs B Ballantyne
Mrs E Martin
Mrs E Weatherlake
Mrs J Vaughan
Ms C Bethwaite
Ms J Weatherall
Ms J Wunderlich
Ms M Packard
N Beyer
N Ledingham
Nicholas Nikiforoff
Nicole Crowley
Paul Kilpinen-Hughes
P Berriman
P Hamilton
P Oldfield
Peter Harris
Peter Richardson
Philip Robert Wootton
Phillip Wilkinson
R Cobden
R Easton
R Hockley
R Kell
R Rowe
R Stansfield
RF Taylor
Richard Setchfield
Robert Learmonth
Robyn Fuller
S Barrett
S Marlowe
Sandra Brand
Stephen King
T Caldersmith
T Thorne
W Ford
W Gracie
William ‘Bill’ Airs
William Jones
Adriaan Gerritson
Chris McCormack
Corrina Thompson
Deb McCormack
G Kroonstuiver
J Fleming
L Feehan
Leonie Kerr
Phillip East
Phillip Kerr
R Baldock
Ross Page
Shane Davidson
Steven Coyte
Vicki Rice



A Caspersz
A Hickson
A Wheeley
Annette Truscott
B Campbell
B Neuendorff
B Nixon-Smith
B Tebble
B Wilkinson
Belinda Howard
Bill Crouch
Bruce Cook
C Green
C Somers
Carmel Wilcox
Christopher McMahon
Clay Weston
Craig Bourke
D Dann
D Harding
D Mason
D McIntyre
D Pingel
D Wood
Dan O’Mara
David Jamieson
David Rowe
Dr E McGuinness
F Dyke
F Reid
G Connelly
G Fischer
G Goulding
G Ward
GA Scott
Grahame Hunt
GS (S) Sakzewski
H Kabel
Helen Hunt
I Mayberry
J Jones
J Lacey
J McLennan
J Peters
John Keen
John Tupicoff
Jon Siddins
K West
Ken Whitby
Keith Fackrell
Kevin Hunter
Kevin Lawrence
L Simmons
L Svenson
L Vine
M Chambers
M Fischer
M Smith
MA Kent
Malcolm Spiden
Margot Knowles
MJ Hobson
Mrs A Thomson
Mrs J Appleby
Mrs M Caplet
N Thompson
P Buda
Peter Flynn
P Henningsen
P Wheeler
Paul Clemens
Paul Makela
R Chayter
R Crompton
R Gillespie
R Lewis
R Sams
Richard Mattea
Robert John Careless
Robert McLean
Robert Turner
Ross Makela
RW Pickett
S Jackson
S O’Connor
Stephen Davies
Susan Brook
T Campbell
T Harlock
T Llewellyn
T Neumann
Terry Scully
The Late John Kingcott
V Appleby
W Miles
W Westerman
WL Pitt
A Treloar
Adrian Flynn
Alan Pickstock
Alistair Walker
AM Grove
Andrew Admiraal
B Frost
Barry Kitts
B Went
Bruce Morisset
Cathy Sinton
C Hepden
Chris Frith
CG Nancarrow
CJ Wilson
Clare Williamson
Cynthia Frost
Daryl Warman
David Castrechini
David Hamilton
David Langfield
David Stimson
Dieter Von-Zieden
D Beames
D Gibbs
D Hoffman
D Mori
D Sims
D Stimson
D Vaughan
D Wilson
Dr C Archibald
F Severin
G Catlin
G Chapman
G Collins
G Nason
GC Berry
Graham Church
Grant Zippel
HG Berry
I Curwen-Walker
J Edyvean
J Mattner
J Millar
J Parmiter
J Self
J Stoneham
K N Brooks
KR Walker
L George
L Miller
L Schmitt
Late R Jones
Late S Tillett
Louise Smith
Mark Jacobs
M Bowden
M Wilson
Mary Carli
(Late) Mik Langsford
MK Thomas
Mrs C McGough
Mrs F Williams
Mrs G Grove
Mrs N Hoffman
N Pym
P Drew
P McArthur
P Schloithe
P Twigg
Pam Tunn
Paul Bonnett
Paul Dagley
Paul (Karo) Karamanov
Peter South
Philip Rowley
R Coppins
R James
R Kyffin-Thomas
R Lapins
R Nason
R Sparks
R Strawbridge
Rob Thiry
RJ Couche
RL Forss
Rae Frost
Ray McGuiness
Robert Frost
Ros Fisher
Scott Chamings
SC McLeod
Shane ‘Mully’ Bunker
Steve Croci
Steve Kaczmarek
Sue South
T Morgan
Tim Edmonds
Trevor Fisher
Trevor Nash
Tony Aloi
William Hobbs
Women For Wheels
A Dunn
Barry Hughes
Beverley Waters
Brian Leavett
Darren Mattiske
David Charlton
David Ling
David Rudham
Glenys Collins
J Lange
Jake Kroonstuiver
Janelle Orrock
K Schmid
Mandy Rudham
Marc Tillett
Margaret Gosden
Mr Ben Erceg
Norman Goodall
Peter Cirillo
Phillip Matthews
R Hankinson
Robin Smith
Scott Thompson
Stephen Lewis
Sue Stephenson
Trevor Palmer
Wayne Oliver
Adrian Cooper
A Hayward
A Ling
Barry Turner
B Chopping
B Oliver
B Wright
C Button
C Ellis
Chris Campbell
D Burgess
D Button
D Caplice
D Dungey
DJ Graham
DL Reid
DW Reid
E Baker
E O’Sullivan
EB Valentine OAM
F Madill
G Brown
G Elliott
G Hodge
G Westwell
G Wigston
GL Archer
GT Maguire
I McDonald
I Wade
IA Carins
Ian Wheeler
J Ransley
J Redburn
J Roberts
J Saward
J Smith
K Baker
K Morris
K Roddam
K Shaw
K Taylor
K Vadasz
Kevin Burt
Krystina Sutton
L Gigney
Late A Twining
Late M Green
Lee Marshall
Matthew Von Bertouch
P Baker
P Deck
Peter Barrett
Peter Killick
PW Cloak
R Elliott
R Long
R Mackinnon
R McDonald
R Taylor
R Wilmot
Randall Langdon
S Caplice
S Chopping
Stephen Peters
T Atkinson
T Bracken
T McGuiness
T Wright
A Black
A Krahe
A Mason
A Middleton
A Pearce
Adrian Bond
AJ Patterson
Alan Campbell
Alan Hall
Andy Dobbyn
AR Watson
B Bennett
B Buck
B Kays
B Petersen
B Watt
Brendon Bye
Bruce Astbury
Carol Latta
C Hardinge
C Marston
C Smith
C W Miller
Chris Clark
Chris Harwood
D Bellenger
D Humphries
D McHugh
D Turnbull
Danny Jonas
David Adams
David Stillwell
David Vernall
Douglas Reid
Dr B Grove
Dr E Kaan
Dr KA Zdanius
Dr L Buley
Dr P Crooke
Dr T Orchard
Dr W Jenkins
E Cole
E Hudson
F Coad
F Kilfoyle
F Walter
Fortunato ‘JoJo’ Tallorin
G Coad
G Gourlay
G Llewellyn
G Palmer
G Rothberg
G Sproat
G Williams
G Woods
Gale Smith
Gary Howard
GE Bull
GK Hoinville
Geoff Riddle
Geoff Rowley
Glenn Rochester
H C Duncan
H Thompson
I Taylor
I Wells
Ian McLennan
ID McKnight
J Bryant
J Carney
J Holloway
J Horman
J Lanyon
J Latham
J Maude
J Oldfield
J Rosengrave
J Sheppard
J Short
JA Denniston
Jeremy Cath
Jim Cain
John Doutch
Jo Mawson
John Mason
Kathy Cassidy
K Buckley
K Francis
K Innes-Irons
K McKay
K McPhail
K Nancarrow
K Owers
K Toughill
KA Smith
Keith Perkins
Kelli Stephens
Ken Johnstone
Kevin Anderson
L Irving-Dusting
L King
L Lukey
L Shaw
M Amos
M Batson
M Dennis
M Finlay
M Finlayson
M Holloway
M Jackman
Mario Pacifici
Mark Rae
Mark Thompson
Matthew Balcombe
Melissa ‘Lucy’ Hatton
Michael Arnott
Mrs J Bellenger
Mrs J Pascoe
Ms M Emmins
N Boys
N Clark
N Marsden
Nicholas Charrett
Noel Robson
Noel Tippett
P Beasley
P Haas
P Jones
Paul Lummis
Paul Mollison
P Nelson
P Otzen
Peter Castledine
Peter Rosier
Petrina Astbury
Robert Graham
Roger Jeary
Roger Sinclair
Ross Girvin
R Anderson
R Farrell
R Forsyth
R Frazer
R King
R Sharpley
RC Chirnside
RL Kiene
RM Parkes
Russell Stork
RW Gill
S Lister
S Pedder
Tiffany Leech
Tim Macrow
T van den Dungen
T Wade
Tom Latta
W J Denvil
W Merritt
W Prout
W Reid
W Rogan
W W Leech
WT Kendall
A Mackintosh
A Melrose
A Syson
Anna Farrell
B Percival
CF Wilson
CP Kerr
Daniel Rogers
D Green
D Hall
D Ryder
D Walker
E Leighton
E Villanova
Edwin (Charlie) Mitchell
F Royal
G Berkhout
G Courtis
GP Millar
Graeme Miles
Jeremy Beck
J Dunkerton
J Flood
J Hurney
J Newell
J Poyner
J Smith
J Thorburn
K Wilkie
L Sperring
M Annear
M Golding
M Grogan
M Manners
M Maurice
M McCrackan
M Vanderbyl
Mrs A Percival
Mrs D Annear
Mrs JP Hills
Mrs L Matthews
Ms M Fox
N Mitchell
P Willams
R Blythe
R Hagen
R Lee
R Naylor
R Nelson
R Pearson
R Roberts
R Style
R Styles Jnr
Ross Tapper
R Van Der Straaten
R Van Leeuwen
S Fox
S Vanderbyl
Simon Sterner
T York
Ted Curr
W Rigby
awardsservicestar

The Service Star may be conferred by Motorsport Australia on a member who has given exemplary service to Motorsport Australia, 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.

A nominee shall have provided dedicated service to the sport over a prolonged period, most probably across a number of roles and duties, in a manner which exceeds those for award of the Service Award.

2024 Arthur Bartlett
2024 David Bellenger
2024 Ben Erceg
2024 Ross Forbes
2024 Lauri Griffin
2024 Barry Hapgood
2024 Ian Leech
2024 Geoff Nicol
2024 Matt Selley
2024 Scott Thompson
2023 David Healy
2023 Glenn Pincott
2023 Laurie Feehan
2023 Keith Williamson
2023 Ivar Stanelis
2022 Owen Polanski
2022 Michael Herlihy
2022 Steve Hollowood
2022 Stuart Allen
2022 Don Young
2022 Gwyn Mulholland
2022 Marion Baxter
2022 Gail Kroonstuiver
2021 Bradley Tubb
2021 James Penhale
2021 Karl Fleming
2021 Janelle Orrock
2021 Rob Cranston
2021 Colin Arkell
2020 Robert Hockley
2020 Hannah Holloway
2020 Jake Kroonstuiver
2020 Ian Mayberry
2019Knut Gassmanis
2019Michael Clements
2019Jeremy Browne
2018Margaret Mackay
2018Dr Brent May
2018Terry Wade
2018Ross Ferguson
2018John Thorburn
2017Karen Baker
2017Brian Everitt
2017Paul Henningsen
2017Michael Holloway
2017Bob Nason
2017Greta Nason
2017Trevor Neumann
2017Ivan Tarrant
2017Phil Twigg
2017Robin Wilmot
2016Garrett (Garry) Coleman OAM
2016Robert Cracknell
2016Ian Lamb
2016Fred Severin
2016Joan Shearer
2016Ian Tate
2016Kim Taylor
2016Rosemary Taylor
2016Tony Van den Dungen
2016Wendy Walker
2016Paul Woodward
2015Graham Boulter
2015Henk Duncan
2015David Elliott
2015Jack Holding
2015Steven Lynch
2015David Martin
2015Graham Wallis
2014John Palmer
2014Stephen Preece
2014Garry Searle
2014Lesley Smart
2014Maurice Smith
2014Robert Stansfield
2014Graeme Taylor
2014Robert Thiry
2013Roger Brown
2013Vince Ciccarello
2013Andrew Fisher
2013Barry Frost
2013Margaret Hardy
2013Andy Van Kann
2013Kerril Maloney
2013Neville Pym
2012Ewan Cole
2012Gary Grant
2012Robert Nason
2012Ross Palmer
2012Lawrie Schmitt OAM
2012Neil Turner
2012Allan Young
2011Glenda Grove
2011Bob Lean
2011Steve Lisk
2010Adrian Dudok
2010Dr Rik Hagen
2010Peter Hall
2010Paul Overell
2010Trevor Pound
2010Benjamin Rainsford
2010Colin Trinder

 

2009Paul Hamilton
2009Bill Hemming
2009Ross Tapper
2008Steve Ashton
2008Errol Bailey
2008Milton Brennan
2008Tony Caldersmith
2008Stuart Kostera
2008Barry Oliver
2008John Paterson
2008Jenny White
2007Jon Davison
2007Lin Gigney
2007Geoffrey Sykes
2006Peter Macneall
2006David Manners
2006Keith Neville
2006Mitchell Nicholls
2006Ron Rigby
2006Adrian Stafford
2006Steve Vanderbyl
2006Ben Williams
2005Lawson Ballantine
2005Glen Dix
2005Graeme Palmer
2005Allan Young
2004Angus Black
2004Steven Chopping
2004Stuart Lister
2004Dr Paul Temme
2004Garth Wigston
2002Judyth Russell
2001Des Jones
2001Maurice Wilson
2000Max Amos
2000Clyde Carstairs
2000Dr Bruce Nicol

 

1999Ted Blackwell
1999Ian Curwen-Walker
1999Martin Gleeson
1999Warren Gracie
1999Alan Vaughan
1998Ann Thomson
1996Mike Bell
1996John Cotter
1995Bruce Went



In recognition of the remarkable achievements of Sir Jack Brabham OBE, the outstanding Australian engineer and driver who rose to the pinnacle of world motorsport, the Sir Jack Brabham award recognises outstanding achievement and success by an Australian motorsport competitor at the international level.

2024 Oscar Piastri
2021 Oscar Piastri
2020 Oscar Piastri
2018 Will Power
2017 Matthew Campbell
2014 Daniel Ricciardo
2012 David Brabham
2011 Tony Gaze
2009 Marcos Ambrose
2009 Mark Webber
2007 Will Power
2006 Ben Atkinson
2006 Cody Crocker

In 2014, Motorsport Australia instituted the Motorsport Australia Young Driver Award to recognise a young Australian driver who is identified as having achieved significant milestones so far in their career with the potential to progress to higher levels within the sport. 

2024 Kai Allen
2023 Aaron Love
2022 Taylor Gill
2021 Broc Feeney
2019 Edan Thornburrow
2018 Lochie Hughes
2017 Cameron Shields
2016 Joey Mawson
2015 Joey Mawson
2014 Anton De Pasquale

The FIA Girls on Track High Achiever Award is a prestigious recognition program designed to celebrate and support young women who demonstrate exceptional talent and dedication in motorsport. This initiative aims to promote gender diversity and inclusion within the traditionally male-dominated sport of motorsports.

The award recognises outstanding achievements in various aspects of motorsport, including driving, engineering, management, and other related fields. It provides a platform to showcase the talents of young female participants and encourages them to pursue successful careers in the industry.

Winners of the FIA Girls on Track High Achiever Award often receive valuable opportunities such as mentorship, training programs, educational scholarships, and access to networking events within the motorsport community. This initiative plays a crucial role in inspiring and empowering the next generation of female leaders in motorsports, fostering a more diverse and inclusive environment within the sport.

2024 Emmy Drew
2023 Chantelle Lloyd
2022 Sophie Wisely
Honour Roll - State Official of the Year
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
2019Brett Middleton
2018Matthew Halpin
2017Glenn Pincott
2016Phil Thornburn
2015Elaine Nikiforoff
2014Michael Basquil
2013Douglas Rae
2012Ernie Boston
2011Robert Hockley
2010Kathryn Hanrahan

 

2009Darren Green
2008Norm Crompton
2007Lance Smith
2006David Healy
2005Judith Rae
2004Marion Baxter
2003Ronald Dean
2002Ian Bigg
2001Jim Gardiner
2000Gwyn Mulholland

 

1999Alan Laid
1998Neville Beyer
1997Philip Cutajar
1996Peggy Nelson
1995Edward Anderson
1995George Chrobak
1994Allen Betts

 

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
2019Rodney McDonald
2018Athol Wilcox
2017Susie Brook
2016Gordon Fischer
2016Maree Fischer
2015Paul Howlett
2014Greg Sewell
2013Geoffrey Nicol
2012John Preston
2011Keith Butcher
2010Barry Neuendorff



2009Warren Skimmings
2008John Courtenay
2007Martin Smith
2006John Hammond
2005Patricia Murray
2004Berenice Stratton
2003Christopher Birbeck
2003Jeanette Birbeck
2002Keith Mackay
2002Margaret Mackay
2001Phillip Miller
2000Paul Overell

 

1999Fred Berge
1998Michael Arthur
1997Bruce Muhling
1996Bob Wilkinson

 

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
2019Jack Holding
2018Ian Lamb
2017Stephen Lewis
2016Matthew Avery
2015Marc Tillet
2014Tony Aloi
2013Andrew Admiraal
2012Felicity Wood
2011Michael Clements
2010David Stimson



2009Denise Strawbridge
2008Darryl Power
2007Fred Severin
2006Lionel Stingers
2005Michael Clements
2004Steve Lisk
2003Wayne Lamont
2002Scott Thompson
2001William Yan
2000Christopher Hepden



1999Tony Morgan
1998Lawrie Schmitt
1997Rob Mead
1996Peter Hall
1995Leyland George

 

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.

2024Stephen Caplice
2023Tony Mole
2022Melanie Beets
2021Wayne Richards
2020Matthew von Bertouch
2018Graham Malcolm
2017Melissa Johnson
2016Ross Ferguson
2015Mark Young
2014Greg Turner
2013Phillip Westbrook
2011Paul Darko
2010Kate Lucas

 

2009Keith Armitage
2008Kevin Burt
2007Peter Shaw
2006Allen Hutton
2005Andrew Lamont
2004Terry Bracken
2003Michael Aston-Luscombe
2002Jennifer Beard
2001Leon Glover
2000Terry Atkinson
1999Norrie Hayes
1998Edwin O’Sullivan



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
2019Matt Balcombe
2018Phillip Craig
2017Danny Jonas
2016Michael Herlihy
2015Peter Castledine
2014David Bellenger
2013Terry O’Callaghan
2012Mark Bateman
2011Andy Groube
2010Bob Anderson

 

2009Keith McKay
2008Sue Jochheim
2007Gary Birt
2006William Bennett
2005John Bryant
2004Jean Bellenger
2003Marilyn Emmins
2002Simon Maas
2001Ken Johnston
2000Roger Chirnside
1999Stuart Lister
1998Graeme Palmer
1997Colin Hardinge

 

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
2019David Smith
2018Paul Bartlett
2017Doug Bell
2016Kevin Broadbent
2015Ross Tapper
2014Jan Jenzen
2013David Elliott
2012Colin Arkell
2011Leanne Doust
2010Edward Curr

 

2009John Thorburn
2008Ernest (Ernie) Hastie
2007Andrew Percival
2006Tess Taylor
2005Robyn Larkin
2004Joan Percival
2003Rodney Pearson
2002Patricia Cosh
2001Susan Elliot
2000David Walker



1999 Ross McGuigan
1998 Ross McGuigan
1997 John Hurney
1996 David Farthing
1995 Paddy McNamara

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