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.
Award of Merit

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.
Year | Name |
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2024 | Garry Connelly AM |
2017 | Steve Chopping AM |
2016 | Dr Michael Henderson |
2015 | Bob Glindemann OAM |
2012 | Robert Piper |
2009 | Colin Osborne |
2007 | Dr Bruce Nicol |
2006 | John M Large OAM |
2002 | John Keeffe OAM |
2001 | John Dawson-Damer |
1999 | David Tait |
1999 | Peter Bready |
1987 | John Horn |
1985 | Hartwell Lander |
1984 | Ronald Dearie |
1982 | Robert Taylor |
1982 | Dr Peter Crooke |
1976 | Brian Dunstan |
1975 | Neil Marsden |
1972 | Douglas Stewart |
1971 | Graham Hoinville OAM |
1969 | Noel Burbank |
1969 | John Pryce |
1968 | Owen Grahame |
1968 | Marjory Wood |
1965 | Donald Thomson |
1963 | Maurice Monk |
1963 | Daniel Macfarlane |
1962 | Douglas Verco OAM |
Australian Official of the Year
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.
Year | Name |
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2024 | Trevor Neumann |
2023 | Susanne Dixon |
2022 | Bob Hockley |
2021 | Roger Budz |
2020 | Dr Brent May |
2019 | Paul Overell |
2018 | Vincent Ciccarello |
2017 | Roger Chirnside |
2016 | Robert Thiry |
2015 | Peter Castledine |
2014 | Belinda Taylor |
2013 | Tracey Rowley |
2012 | David Vaughan |
2011 | David Wood |
2010 | David Mori |
2009 | Graham Humphreys |
2008 | Roger Brown |
2007 | Peter Drew |
2006 | Alan Vaughan |
2005 | Bill Crouch |
2004 | Greig Black |
2003 | Graeme Palmer |
2002 | Jol Fleming |
2001 | Barry Habgood |
2000 | Alan O’Dea |
1999 | Allan Young |
1998 | Lawrie Schmitt OAM |
1997 | Ken Smith |
1996 | Thomas Snooks |
Donald Thomson Award

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.
FIA Official of the Year
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 |
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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 |
Life Membership

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 |
2019 | John Harnden AM |
2019 | Andrew Fraser |
2019 | Neil Crompton |
2019 | Bill Bennett |
2018 | Jenny Devine |
2018 | David Miles AM |
2018 | Mark Skaife OAM |
2018 | Geoff Sykes |
2018 | David Vaughan |
2017 | Ben Rainsford |
2017 | Peter Macneall |
2017 | Paul Hamilton |
2017 | Angus Black |
2017 | Paul Overell |
2016 | Colin Trinder |
2016 | Alan Vaughan |
2016 | Denise Strawbridge |
2016 | John Bowe |
2015 | Ross Tapper |
2015 | Adrian Stafford |
2015 | Steve Ashton |
2014 | Fred Gibson |
2014 | John Paterson |
2014 | Bob Watson |
2013 | Nick Ledingham |
2012 | John Furlonger |
2011 | Tom Snooks |
2011 | Steven Chopping |
2011 | Bruce Keys |
2011 | Ross Dunkerton OAM |
2010 | Colin Bond |
2010 | Dick Johnson |
2009 | Dr David Vissenga |
2009 | Peter Marcovich |
2009 | Fred Berge |
2008 | Tony Perich |
2008 | Ann Thomson |
2008 | Wayne Cattach |
2006 | Ian Curwen-Walker |
2006 | Brian Dunstan |
2004 | Dr Michael Henderson |
2004 | Damon Beck |
2002 | Clement Smith |
2002 | John Crouch |
2002 | Arthur Hayes |
2002 | Peter Nelson |
2002 | Dr Geoff Wigley |
1999 | Paddy Baker |
1995 | Prof Rod Troutbeck |
1994 | Brian Shead |
1986 | Mary Packard |
1986 | Ronald Parkes |
1985 | Charles Weir |
1985 | Robert Orr |
1982 | Fred Pearse |
Media Awards
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.
2022 | Chris Nixon |
2021 | Wayne Webster, Garry Wilkinson, Mark Oastler and Andrew MacLean |
2019 | Leigh Diffey, Geoffrey Harris, Bruce Newton, Jeff Whitten, Peter Whitten, Bruce Williams, Colin Young, Scott Young |
2018 | David Hassall, Chris Lambden, Brett Murray |
2017 | Ian Smith, Stuart Bowes, Paul Cross |
2016 | Glenis Lindley, Neil Crompton |
2015 | Max Stahl, Mike Raymond, Bill Tuckey, Greg Rust |
2014 | Bill Woods |
2013 | Ray 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 |
2024 | Andrew van Leeuwen |
2023 | Andrew van Leeuwen |
2022 | Andrew van Leeuwen |
2021 | Mark Fogarty |
2020 | Mat Coch |
2019 | Andrew van Leeuwen |
2018 | Greg Rust |
2017 | Tom Howard |
2016 | Paul Gover |
2015 | Stefan Bartholomaeus |
2014 | Mark 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 |
2024 | Daniel Kalisz |
2023 | Jack Martin |
2022 | Jack Martin |
2021 | Daniel Kalisz |
2020 | Dirk Klynsmith |
2019 | Dirk Klynsmith |
2018 | Dirk Klynsmith |
2017 | Dirk Klynsmith |
2016 | John Morris |
2015 | Bruce Thomas |
2014 | John 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 |
2024 | Tickford Racing |
2023 | V8 Sleuth |
2022 | V8 Sleuth |
2021 | V8 Sleuth |
2020 | V8 Sleuth |
Membership of Honour

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.
2024 | Dr Erik (Rik) Hagen |
2024 | Tony South |
2023 | Dick Johnson |
2022 | Brad Jones |
2022 | Kim Jones |
2018 | Craig Denton |
2015 | Geoff Morgan AM |
2015 | Tom Warwick |
2014 | Ron Tauranac AO |
2013 | Kevin Bartlett |
2009 | Peter Brock AM |
2009 | Allan Moffat OBE |
2008 | Ron Walker AC, CBE |
2008 | Tim Schenken OAM |
2007 | Vern Schuppan |
2005 | Tony Cochrane |
1998 | Jack Myers |
1997 | Bob Jane |
1997 | Harry Firth |
1996 | Frank Gardner OAM |
1991 | Garry Connelly AM |
1980 | Alan Jones MBE |
1978 | Garrie Cooper |
1971 | Phillip Irving MBE |
1971 | Sir John Arthur Brabham AO, OBE |
Peter 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.
2024 | Coral Taylor |
2023 | Brodie Kostecki |
2022 | Thomas Randle |
2021 | Toby Price OAM |
2020 | Alex Peroni |
2019 | Harry Bates |
2018 | Anton De Pasquale |
2017 | Will Brown |
2016 | Mark Webber AO |
2015 | Molly Taylor |
2014 | Jim Richards |
2013 | Neal Bates |
2012 | Craig Lowndes OAM |
2011 | Jason Richards |
Personality of the Year
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.
2024 | Mark Larkham |
2021 | Molly Taylor |
2014 | Scott McLaughlin |
2008 | Glen Raymond |
2007 | Sue Evans |
2006 | Marcus Zukanovic |
2005 | Grant Denyer |
2004 | Marcos Ambrose |
2003 | Simon Evans |
2002 | Craig Lowndes OAM |
2001 | Marcos Ambrose |
Phil Irving Award

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

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 |
Service Star

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 |
2019 | Knut Gassmanis |
2019 | Michael Clements |
2019 | Jeremy Browne |
2018 | Margaret Mackay |
2018 | Dr Brent May |
2018 | Terry Wade |
2018 | Ross Ferguson |
2018 | John Thorburn |
2017 | Karen Baker |
2017 | Brian Everitt |
2017 | Paul Henningsen |
2017 | Michael Holloway |
2017 | Bob Nason |
2017 | Greta Nason |
2017 | Trevor Neumann |
2017 | Ivan Tarrant |
2017 | Phil Twigg |
2017 | Robin Wilmot |
2016 | Garrett (Garry) Coleman OAM |
2016 | Robert Cracknell |
2016 | Ian Lamb |
2016 | Fred Severin |
2016 | Joan Shearer |
2016 | Ian Tate |
2016 | Kim Taylor |
2016 | Rosemary Taylor |
2016 | Tony Van den Dungen |
2016 | Wendy Walker |
2016 | Paul Woodward |
2015 | Graham Boulter |
2015 | Henk Duncan |
2015 | David Elliott |
2015 | Jack Holding |
2015 | Steven Lynch |
2015 | David Martin |
2015 | Graham Wallis |
2014 | John Palmer |
2014 | Stephen Preece |
2014 | Garry Searle |
2014 | Lesley Smart |
2014 | Maurice Smith |
2014 | Robert Stansfield |
2014 | Graeme Taylor |
2014 | Robert Thiry |
2013 | Roger Brown |
2013 | Vince Ciccarello |
2013 | Andrew Fisher |
2013 | Barry Frost |
2013 | Margaret Hardy |
2013 | Andy Van Kann |
2013 | Kerril Maloney |
2013 | Neville Pym |
2012 | Ewan Cole |
2012 | Gary Grant |
2012 | Robert Nason |
2012 | Ross Palmer |
2012 | Lawrie Schmitt OAM |
2012 | Neil Turner |
2012 | Allan Young |
2011 | Glenda Grove |
2011 | Bob Lean |
2011 | Steve Lisk |
2010 | Adrian Dudok |
2010 | Dr Rik Hagen |
2010 | Peter Hall |
2010 | Paul Overell |
2010 | Trevor Pound |
2010 | Benjamin Rainsford |
2010 | Colin Trinder |
2009 | Paul Hamilton |
2009 | Bill Hemming |
2009 | Ross Tapper |
2008 | Steve Ashton |
2008 | Errol Bailey |
2008 | Milton Brennan |
2008 | Tony Caldersmith |
2008 | Stuart Kostera |
2008 | Barry Oliver |
2008 | John Paterson |
2008 | Jenny White |
2007 | Jon Davison |
2007 | Lin Gigney |
2007 | Geoffrey Sykes |
2006 | Peter Macneall |
2006 | David Manners |
2006 | Keith Neville |
2006 | Mitchell Nicholls |
2006 | Ron Rigby |
2006 | Adrian Stafford |
2006 | Steve Vanderbyl |
2006 | Ben Williams |
2005 | Lawson Ballantine |
2005 | Glen Dix |
2005 | Graeme Palmer |
2005 | Allan Young |
2004 | Angus Black |
2004 | Steven Chopping |
2004 | Stuart Lister |
2004 | Dr Paul Temme |
2004 | Garth Wigston |
2002 | Judyth Russell |
2001 | Des Jones |
2001 | Maurice Wilson |
2000 | Max Amos |
2000 | Clyde Carstairs |
2000 | Dr Bruce Nicol |
1999 | Ted Blackwell |
1999 | Ian Curwen-Walker |
1999 | Martin Gleeson |
1999 | Warren Gracie |
1999 | Alan Vaughan |
1998 | Ann Thomson |
1996 | Mike Bell |
1996 | John Cotter |
1995 | Bruce Went |
Sir Jack Brabham Award
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 |
Young Driver of the Year
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 |
Girls on Track High Achiever Award
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 |
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 |