The Scottish Motorsport Awards celebrate the special contributions of the exceptional range of clubs, events and individuals involved in motorsport in Scotland.

We want to recognise and share inspiring examples of what is happening in our sport, and demonstrate the power of our people.

Culminating in a ceremony at the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns, the Awards have been created to show appreciation of achievements in three key areas:

  • Impact
  • Passion
  • Inclusion

Scottish Motorsport Volunteer of the Year Award

For our inspiring volunteer marshals and officials, whose dedication, passion and efforts deserve to be celebrated. We want to recognise those who make an impact by going above and beyond to give their time, energy and commitment to motorsport, and make a notable difference to Clubs and/or Events.


Engagement Award

To get more people involved in motorsport, it is fundamental to promote the sport that we all love – not only to those already involved but also to those who may be interested and become the marshals, officials, competitors and support crews of the future. We want to recognise those who have made an impact on motorsport by engaging new audiences, or best practices around reaching newcomers and helping them become involved.


Equity and Inclusion Award

For anyone who has promoted opportunities in motorsport, or has overcome barriers to participation. We want to recognise those who are committed to taking motorsport towards a more inclusive and progressive future.


Innovation in Motorsport Award

For anyone passionate about finding solutions to the (many) challenges currently faced within motorsport! We want to recognise innovation in Clubs and/or Events, or innovative ideas from individuals, and we want to showcase how innovation is used to positively impact motorsport.


Best Grassroots Motorsport Event

Grassroots motorsport can be loosely defined as being disciplines which don’t require specialist or expensive safety equipment and modified cars. Disciplines would include Autotests, Autosolos, Car Trials, Single Venue Targa Road Rallies, 12 Cars, and smooth Road Rallies. Although this is the lowest level of amateur motorsport, many well-known professional racing and rallying names started out in the grassroot community. We want to recognise those who are making a difference at a local level.


Youth Voice Award

Education and training for children and young people is pivotal in ensuring that motorsport continues to gain traction.We want to recognise those who are encouraging and supporting children and young people to get stuck into motorsport, whether as a competitor, mechanic, marshal or trainee Official, or another volunteer role.


All awards are open to individual, Club and Event nominations. Winners and those highly commended will be invited to receive their award at the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns on Saturday 22 February 2025.

We have exclusive use of the Museum for the Awards Ceremony and lunch, with the kind support of The Jim Clark Trust.

Submit your nominations before 5pm on Sunday 12 January:

https://motorsport.scot/awards/nominations2024

About the author

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Rupert Hine

Rupert is Chair of SAMSC.

He has been involved in motorsport since 1994 (initially whilst studying at Edinburgh University). He has competed in Autotest, Navigational Rallies, Cross Country RTV Trials and Hill Rallies, and over the years he has done nearly all disciplines of the sport. He has organised many events and led the organising team which returned hill rallying to Scotland. He has also been involved in marshalling, radio, recovery, and rescue. He is Chair of Motorsport UK’s Cross-Country Committee and a member of the Motor Sports Council.

rupert.hine@motorsport.scot