Nominations in the Royal Automobile Club’s fifth annual Historic Awards close at 5pm on Sunday 1 October, so time is running out to have your say in recognising truly exceptional people, companies, events, and achievements.
As another season of memorable historic motoring and motorsport events keeps enthusiasts busy and entertained, impeccable restorations emerge from years in the workshop, innovative products and services are launched, private and public vehicle collections and written and broadcast features entertain, inform and educate, and individuals of all ages go above and beyond in their involvement in the historic motoring world, there is just over a week left to celebrate excellence in this sector.
Eligibility is based on achievements made within the period between 1 October 2022 and 30 September 2023 and candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party. Nominations are made through a simple online form on the Awards’ website and the winners will be revealed at a glittering awards’ evening at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall on Thursday, 23 November.
The following categories are open for nominations:
- Collection
- Competitive Event
- Innovation
- Motoring Spectacle
- Outstanding Journalism
- Personal Endeavour
- Restoration (editor’s note – the above image shows the 2022 Restoration winner, Transport Museum Wythall’s 1931 AEC Regent 486 bus, with the judging panel)
- Young Achiever
At the Awards’ evening on 23 November, the Club will also present the Royal Automobile Club Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of an individual who has made a remarkable contribution to British motoring and/or motorsport heritage over many decades.
For further information, to make a nomination or to book tickets for the Awards’ evening, please visit royalautomobileclubhistoricawards.co.uk.
