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”.

The pedestal is made of granite mined from the Clark family quarry in Scotland, and is surmounted by a bronze statue figurine representative of Jim Clark.

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.

The Steel Trophy which will be presented annually acknowledges the efforts of a driver who competes at least at national level and who displays dedication, skill, and professionalism in his driving to progress to the upper echelons of the sport. Candidates for this award would normally be persons in the earlier years of their racing careers.

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 sports\manlike attitude to all competitors and officials. The pedestal is of veined green Italian marble surmounted by a helmet and gloves in bronze as symbolic of motor sport. The helmet is of the style of the early ‘60’s, the era in which Owen Steel first assumed responsibility of his Company’s motorsport involvement.

The bronze is the creation and work of the Wanganui sculpturess, Joan Morrell. This trophy was presented to the sport by Wyn and Owen Steel in 1982 at the time of Owen’s retirement from Shell Oil New Zealand Limited where he occupied the position of Motor Sport Manager for a period of approximately 20 years. It was presented for the first time at the MANZ AGCM in June 1983.

Originally from Otago Sports Car Club then donated to MSNZ by the MG Car Club (Wellington Centre) Inc. The Sybil Lupp Trophy is among cups given out by the club. Her exploits during the 1950s, when she showed she could compete with the top men of the period, were the stuff of national headline. Sybil’s achievements as a young woman racer, and as an auto mechanic, when there was a lot of social pressure on woman in the post war period to conform to homemaking stereotypes, immediately set her aside as an individual.

The criteria agreed was to recognise the competitor who had demonstrated exceptional levels of sportsmanship, of vehicle presentation and who embodies the very spirit and values associated with Historic and Classic Motorsport in New Zealand, while competing during the 2010/2011 season in a vehicle which is at least 25 years old.

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.

By Constitutional powers this title may only be awarded to a past President of MotorSport NZ whom in the opinion of the sport has given extraordinary levels of service and commitment to motorsport above and beyond what is expected.

In 1998 the Constitution was amended to allow for this new title in recognition of those persons who the sport considered had given or continue to give distinguished service to motorsport above and beyond that expected. This title has been awarded to persons who – having previously received an Award of Merit, have continued to give outstanding service to the sport over several years. The Honour was also granted to those who were involved at a senior level at the Queenstown Road Race tragedy. As such, it can be regarded as the highest award that can be offered by MSNZ and those receiving it will have made ongoing and outstanding contributions over several decades. Alternatively, it could be awarded for a single, unusual act of service that is otherwise unprecedented and which demands recognition at the highest level.

In 1988 the Executive Committee established this title to recognise exemplary and outstanding service to the Motorsport NZ Stewarding Department at both National and Local Level. Recipients will normally be recommended by the Chief Steward and will have served the Stewarding department with distinction at a high level over an extended period.

Established in 2019 in recognition of outstanding service to the MotorSport NZ Clerk of Course Department.

Established in 1992 in recognition of outstanding service to the technical department. Recipients will have had a long and distinguished involvement with the technical department over an extended period. They are likely to have been a senior technical official at a multitude of National and International events. They may have had significant and extended input into the formulation of technical schedules and rules.

In 1965 the Motorsport Association of New Zealand inaugurated the Award of Merit to be awarded to persons who have given outstanding service to the sport in New Zealand. This award is one of the most prestigious honours that MSNZ can offer; typically it will only be awarded to a person who has served the sport at a very high level over a sustained period of many years. It is quite likely that the person will have already received another honour such as a Distinguished Service Award. For example – a combination (not just one) of two or more of the following: Multiple terms as an Executive member – this may include stints as VP or President. Chief Steward, Track Inspector, or Clerk of the Course. Significant international experience as an official. Significant track record as an administrator (beyond club level) or high level official at major events.

In 2000 MotorSport New Zealand introduced this award to recognise the actions of an individual who either through vision or commitment or a special set of circumstances, have brought credit to the sport and themselves.  Ron Frost MBE was a person of great passion and vision for the sport and through this vision and commitment the Tasman Series became an international success.  He also applied the same creativity to ensure that permanent race venues became a reality in the North Island.  His efforts were recognised by the sport with admittance to the MotorSport Wall of Fame and an Award of Merit and by the NZ Government and Royal assent an MBE for services to motorsport.  Any holder of this prestigious award will be in great company.

This award was inaugurated in 1979 to honour those persons, who not being a member of the Motorsport movement had, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, given exemplary service to the sport outside their employment and association with it. This honour is awarded to an individual person, not a company or organisation. Typically, however, a recipient might be an employee of a company who has, over several years, been a strong supporter of motorsport.

An award established in 1989 to recognise service and personal contribution of time and effort to motorsport. Recipients will have served for several years at a regional or national level as well as having had significant longstanding service to their club or circuit. Examples include; Multiple terms as a commission member. Multiple years as a series coordinator or Clerk of the Course at National or International level. Significant contribution as a volunteer at a National/ International level. Other long standing commitment to the sport at a high level – beyond the confines of their own club.

Awarded by the Executive of MotorSport NZ in recognition of “outstanding achievement” as and when circumstances demand. Nominations for the award are usually generated by member clubs and referred on to the Executive for final consideration. Recipients of this award typically will have won multiple titles at a high level over a number of years and will have dominated their branch of the sport.

An award to recognise longstanding and exemplary contribution to the sport from the corporate sector of the community. Awarded to a company or organisation – rather than an individual -for significant support to Motorsport in NZ over an extended period

MotorSport NZ with this Special Award recognises a pivotal role in the contribution to the sport. Awarded to either an individual or an organisation to acknowledge an outstanding contribution to Motorsport which is of a nature that doesn’t fit neatly into any of the preceding awards. It could be for an extended contribution or a for a single act.

Introduced in 2012 to acknowledge the importance of our volunteers and the contribution these people make behind the scenes.

Established in 2014 in recognition of services to Historic and Classic racing and rallying.