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 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 Memorial 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.

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.

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.

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 MotorSport NZ Technical Department.

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.

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.

An award established in 1989 to recognise service and personal contribution of time and effort to motorsport.

Awarded by the Board of MotorSport NZ in recognition of “outstanding achievement” as and when circumstances demand.  Nominations for the award are usually generated by the Member Clubs and referred on to the Board for final consideration.

An award to recognise longstanding and exemplary contribution to the sport from the corporate sector of the community.

MotorSport NZ with this Special Award recognises a pivotal role in the contribution to the sport.

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.