Annual Dinner & Awards Presentation
20th March 2026
Awards presented for the 2025 season were:
12 Car awards for the 2025/6 season
Drivers
1st Expert: John Bird – Pyramid Systems Trophy
2nd Expert: Bob Taylor
3rd Expert: Niel Taylor
Navigators
1st Expert: Simon Bentley – Green Man Trophy
2nd Expert: Nick Skaife
3rd Expert: James Greehough
1st Novice: Kevin Bardon – Robert Pegg Trophy
2nd Novice: Joseph Prole
3rd Novice: Paul Walton
1st Novce: Henry Houston -Kestrel Trophy
2nd Novice: Phil Bramma
3rd Novice: Richard Wardle
1st Beginner: Mike Yates – Fred Davidson Trophy
1st Beginner: Francesca Meli – Plug Pulleyn Trophy
2nd Beginner: Ryan Yates
3rd Beginner: Lewis Watts
Internal Championship Awards 2025
For the person with the most points scored in each category
The Bentley Cup was presented to Dave Bell for the Marshal category
The Vauxhall Trophy was presented to Jo Wilkinson for the Official category
The Coach and Horses Trophy was presented to Jo Wilkinson for the Ladies category
The Treasure Trial trophy was presented to Dave Bell for the Overall highest points score
The Walfred Trophy was presented to Kevin Bardon for the Road Rally Driver category
The Bower Trophy was presented to Simon Bentley for the Road Rally Navigator category
The Ryedale Brakes Field was presented to Dan Robinson for the Stage Driver category
The Robson Trophy Award was presented to Jo Wilkinson for the Stage Navigator category
Discretionary Awards Nominated by the club members:
Newcomer Awards:
The Saver Spares Cup was awarded to Natalie Robinson as Newcomer driver
The Riddle Trophy was presented to Henry Houston as Newcomer Navigator
Bent Car Award:
The bent Car Award made by Vince Chapman was presented to Matthew Robinson who borrowed his wife car and then bent it a bit “of course I’ll be careful with your car”….
“In appreciation Award“
The In appreciation Plate was awarded to Kevin Bardon, who has bought a road rally/Targa car to help pass on his experience as a seasoned navigator to complete newcomers to the sport, Phil Bramma and Henry Houston have both benefitted from his tutoring.
Sportsmanship Award:
The Masser Gleeson Trophy was presented to Mark Pashley for his assistance of other drivers who had problems during events.
Exceptional Club Person Award:
The Chris Chapman Rose Bowl was presented to Donna Harper to reflect all the behind the scenes work she has put in organising events for the club, amongst much more work.
Marshal of the Year Award:
The Kirkby Misperton Award was presented to Pat Johnson and Richard Foster for their outstanding marshalling and 12 car organising works throughout 2025.
Highest Placed MMC Crew on the Trackrod Rally:
The Autocrafts Trophy was presented to Ian Ring and Paul Vasey.
Highest Placed MMC crew on the Roger Albert Clarke Rally:
The SouthHolme trophy was presented to Dan Mennell and John Roberts
The Chairman’s Award
The 25th Anniversary Award was presented to Nick Skaife for all the organising and participation he has provided to the club throughout the year.
And finally…
A Special Award was presented by Steve Bannister to Dibs who hit a deer on the last rally he did, and him trying to avoid it (which he didn’t 🦌❌️) caused him to roll the car as well….