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Ben Cussons, Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club said: "The inaugural Awards in 2019 were a resounding success, with high calibre nominations received from around the UK resulting in a wonderful collection of worthy winners. It's now time to crank up 2020 and encourage nominations from those organisations and individuals who have been remarkably creative in these extraordinary times with some pioneering examples of keeping the wheels turning. The awards will be presented on 26 November, at either a live event or an online one, and we very much look forward to rewarding and celebrating exceptional achievements."
Candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party. Award nominations, which should be made online at www.royalautomobileclubhistoricawards.co.uk, are invited in the following categories:
- Collection
- Competitive Event
- Motoring Spectacle
- Outstanding Journalism
- Personality
- Race Series
- Restoration
- Young Achiever
The range of categories reflects the diversity of the historic motoring and motorsport scene. New for 2020 is the Young Achiever category, aimed at rising stars aged between 18 and 30 who are building their future in the industry and making a vital contribution.
The eligibility period for this year's Awards is 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020. Each category will be assessed by its own independent, specialist judging panel, who are handpicked and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the robust judging process.
In addition to the above categories, the Club will present the Royal Automobile Club Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating an individual who has made a truly outstanding contribution to British motoring and/or motorsport heritage over many decades.
Nominations close on 1 October and the winners will be announced on 26 November.
The Awards are a continuation of the Club's more than 120-year pedigree in recognising motoring accomplishments. Today, the Club presents a series of internationally-recognised accolades, including the Segrave Trophy, the Torrens Trophy, the Simms Medal, the Dewar Trophy and the oldest trophy in motorsport still being competed for today - the Tourist Trophy.
RAC Historic Awards