Nominations for Motorsport UK’s annual Club and Volunteer awards are now open for 2025.

The annual awards are an opportunity for Motorsport UK to celebrate and reward the efforts of clubs, volunteers and organisations for their outstanding contribution to the vibrant motorsport community.

The Club of the Year award celebrates collaborative work with other clubs, shared best practices, opening motorsport to the local community and members, developing volunteers through training opportunities and generally going above and beyond in all areas.

Ulster Automobile Club were recognised during 2024 for its inclusive and innovative approach to motorsport, celebrating current club members and providing opportunities for those interested in getting involved in Northern Ireland. The club is the only club in Northern Ireland to run events in the Irish Tarmac Rally and British Hill Climb Championships and the Northern Ireland Autotest, Hill Climb and Sprint Championships.

Wilson Carson, Chair of the Ulster Automobile Club commented, “The Ulster Automobile Club are delighted to have been chosen as Motorsport UK’s Club of the year for 2024. Our members give up their time for the Club and it is great to see this being rewarded.”

The Organising Team of the Year award is judged on an ability to work together and engage the local community while holding a successful event for all participants and attendees.

The Vintage Sports-Car Club’s Organising Team went above and beyond to deliver an unforgettable celebration of the club’s 90th anniversary year. Through their exceptional teamwork, dedication, and creativity, the team, led by David Knight, orchestrated nearly a dozen permitted events in just one week, blending motorsport action with engaging evening social events.

The Volunteer of the Year award celebrates the hard work of those who dedicate their time and efforts to provide the foundation of the UK’s thriving motorsport scene.

Maurice Bennington received the award in 2024, having dedicated so much to motorsport in his long career, in fact he is something of a lynch-pin of the marshalling community, so much so, not many people can remember him starting around 56 years ago.

He has spread his service across several racetracks, and regularly works at Brand Hatch and Silverstone, in addition to his home track Snetterton.

The Club of the Year and Organising Team of the Year winners and runners-up will all receive a prestigious Motorsport UK trophy, with the winners also collecting a cheque for £1,000 and the runners-up a £500 cheque. The Volunteer of the Year award winner and runner-up will both be awarded a Motorsport UK trophy and a cheque for £500 and £250 respectively. The Sustainable Club of the Year winner will be awarded a trophy and a cheque for £1,000.

Motorsport UK is also inviting nominations for recipients of Long Service Recognition Certificates. Clubs, regions, or events are asked to put forward suggestions of officials with more than 40 years of service. Nominations for all awards close on Thursday 31 October and winners will be announced in December.

For more information and to put forward a nomination, please see our dedicated awards page HERE.