Premier Awards
Jim Clark Trophy
The Jim Clark Trophy, in memory of Jim Clark, Tasman Champion 1965, 1967, 1968 who was killed at Hockenheim, Germany, in April 1968, is awarded annually to the New Zealand driver competing at a National or higher level who shows a sportsmanlike attitude to the sport and fellow competitors and natural ability in "putting up the most meritorious racing performance during the season".
| Award Date | |
|---|---|
| Shane Van Gisbergen | 2017 |
| Brendon Hartley | 2016 |
| Brendon Hartley | 2015 |
| Mitch Evans | 2014 |
| Mitch Evans | 2013 |
| Richie Stanaway | 2012 |
| Mitchell Evans | 2011 |
| Craig Baird, MNZM | 2010 |
| Craig Baird | 2009 |
| Jonny Reid | 2008 |
| John McIntyre | 2007 |
| Matthew Halliday | 2006 |
| Andy Booth | 2005 |
| Scott Dixon | 2004 |
| Mark Pedersen | 2003 |
| Fabian Coulthard | 2002 |
| Scott Dixon | 2001 |
| Simon Wills | 2000 |
| Scott Dixon | 1999 |
| Brett Riley | 1998 |
| Greg Murphy | 1997 |
| Andy McElrea | 1996 |
| Paul Radisich | 1995 |
| Greg Murphy | 1994 |
| Greg Murphy | 1993 |
| Craig Baird | 1992 |
| Andy McElrea | 1991 |
| Ken Smith MBE | 1990 |
| Wayne Huxford | 1989 |
| Ken Smith MBE | 1988 |
| Trevor Crowe | 1986 |
| Steve Richards | 1984 |
| Kevin Ingram | 1983 |
| David Oxton | 1982 |
| Jeff Pascoe | 1981 |
| Mike King | 1980 |
| Rob Lester | 1979 |
| Ross Stone | 1978 |
| Bill Leckie | 1977 |
| Ken Smith | 1976 |
| Brett Riley | 1975 |
| Rex Hart | 1974 |
| Reg Cook | 1973 |
| David Oxton | 1972 |
| Jim Richards | 1971 |
| Graham McRae | 1970 |
Rally Founders Trophy
The Rally Founders Trophy recognises the rally driver who performs with distinction during the rally season either nationally, internationally, or both, has a sportsmanlike attitude towards the sport and others, and displays the qualities of a true sporting ambassador.
| Award Date | |
|---|---|
| Hayden Paddon | 2017 |
| Ben Hunt | 2016 |
| Richard Mason | 2015 |
| Hayden Paddon | 2014 |
| Brian Green | 2013 |
| Hayden Paddon | 2012 |
| Hayden Paddon | 2011 |
| Hayden Paddon | 2010 |
| Hayden Paddon | 2009 |
| Hayden Paddon | 2008 |
| Richard Mason | 2007 |
| Emma Gilmour | 2006 |
| Chris West | 2005 |
| Chris West | 2004 |
| Richard Mason | 2003 |
| Deborah Kibble | 2002 |
| Possum Bourne | 2001 |
| Stumpy Holmes | 2000 |
| Geof Argyle | 1999 |
| Possum Bourne | 1998 |
| Joe McAndrew | 1997 |
| Reece Jones | 1996 |
| Joe McAndrew | 1995 |
| Possum Bourne | 1994 |
| Will Orr | 1993 |
| Brian Stokes | 1992 |
| Possum Bourne | 1991 |
| Neil Allport | 1990 |
Steel Memorial Trophy
The Trophy was inaugurated in 1983 and acknowledges the efforts of a junior (under 21) driver who competes at least at National level and who displays dedication, skill and a level of professionalism in their driving aiming to progress to the upper echelons of the sport. Recipients shall show a sportsmanlike attitude to all competitors and officials.
| Award Date | |
|---|---|
| Liam Lawson | 2017 |
| Brendon Leitch | 2016 |
| James Munro | 2015 |
| James Munro | 2014 |
| Nick Cassidy | 2013 |
| Nick Cassidy | 2012 |
| Mitchell Evans | 2011 |
| Mitchell Evans | 2010 |
| Richie Stanaway | 2009 |
| Earl Bamber | 2008 |
| Jonathan Lester | 2007 |
| Shane Van Gisbergen | 2006 |
| Shane Van Gisbergen | 2005 |
| Brendon Hartley | 2004 |
| Jonathan Reid | 2003 |
| Christina Orr | 2002 |
| James Cressey | 2001 |
| Chris Pither | 2000 |
| LeRoy Stevenson | 1999 |
| Jason Liefting | 1998 |
| Scott Dixon | 1997 |
| Scott Dixon | 1996 |
| Jason Richards | 1995 |
| Simon Wills | 1994 |
| Nigel Wilkinson | 1993 |
| Ashley Stichbury | 1992 |
| Chris Maxwell | 1991 |
| Andrew Neale | 1990 |
| Mark Pedersen | 1989 |
| Paul Larsen | 1988 |
| Craig Baird | 1987 |
| Debbie Lester | 1986 |
| Warwick MacLachlan | 1985 |
| Craig Coleman | 1984 |
| Richard Lester | 1983 |
Lupp Trophy
Inaugurated in 1997 to recognise the competitor who has demonstrated exceptional levels of sportsmanship, of vehicle presentation, and who embodies the very spirit and values associated with Historic and Classic Racing in New Zealand.
The trophy is from a collection of the late Sybil Lupp, kindly made available by the MG Car Club (Wellington Centre). Sybil Lupp commenced motorsport activities in 1947 and by 1952 held 144 trophies to her credit including a 5th in the inaugural Lady Wigram Trophy Race of 1949.
| Award Date | |
|---|---|
| John Holmes | 2017 |
| Brent Rawstron | 2016 |
| Terry Collier | 2015 |
| Dale Mathers AND Gary Johnstone (jointly) | 2014 |
| Jim Barclay | 2013 |
| Brian Dixon | 2012 |
| Noel Atley | 2011 |
| David Brown | 2010 |
| Ken Smith MBE | 2009 |
| David Abbott | 2008 |
| Noel Atley | 2007 |
| Roger Townshend | 2006 |
| Jenny Steere | 2005 |
| Geoff Manning | 2004 |
| Ross Armstrong | 2003 |
| Keith Cowan | 2002 |
| Alan Curry | 2001 |
| Geoffrey Brader | 2000 |
| David Ingram | 1999 |
| Peter Grant | 1998 |
| Ralph Watson | 1997 |
The Bruce McLaren Scholarship
Announced in 2000 jointly by MotorSport NZ and the Prodrive Trust (renamed The MotorSport NZ Scholarship Trust in November 2002) this scholarship was established with the aims of providing a one-year assistance package to one of the sports young motor racing achievers.
| Award Date | |
|---|---|
| Nelson Hartley | 2004 |
| Chris Pither | 2003 |
| Fabian Coulthard | 2002 |
| James Cressey | 2000 |
The Race Technicians Scholarship
The MotorSport NZ Scholarship Trust established this scholarship with the aims of providing a work experience with a race team offshore and a technical training assistance package to a race technician who was already exhibiting initiative and skills in the New Zealand motor racing fraternity.
| Award Date | |
|---|---|
| Adam Wigg | 2004 |
| Sheldon Currington | 2003 |
