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.
Nominations for the Motorsport Australia State and National Awards will open later in 2026.
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.
| 2025 | Neville Ling |
| 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.
| 2025 | Daniel Crowe |
| 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.
| 2025 | David Langfield |
| 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.
| 2025 | Nathan Newton |
| 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.
| 2025 | Jason Galea |
| 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 |
How do I nominate someone for an award?
Nomination forms can be submitted online after Motorsport Australia announces nominations are open.
Does the nominee need to be a Motorsport Australia member?
Yes, the Motorsport Australia Awards are intended to recognise individuals who contribute to Motorsport Australia clubs and events.
Please note that nominations from non-eligible disciplines, such as drag racing, karting, and speedway will generally not be considered unless the nominee has also made a significant contribution to Motorsport Australia sanctioned disciplines.
Do I need to be a Motorsport Australia member to nominate someone?
No, but it’s recommended to list at least one referee on the nomination who is a member.
How do I follow up on the outcome of the nomination I have made?
Depending on which award you have made a nomination for, most are deliberated during various meetings which take place during November or early December. As soon as there is an outcome and update available, the awards team will contact you to advise if your nomination has been successful.
How do I know if my nomination has been received?
Our awards team receives a substantial number of nominations from across the country each year. You will receive a confirmation of your nomination being successfully submitted and the Awards team will review the nomination and contact you for further information if required.
However, if you have any concerns, please contact awards@motorsport.org.au
Who can I contact about my award from a past year?
Please contact awards@motorsport.org.au