The 2025 Scottish Motorsport Awards were presented by the Scottish Association of Motor Sports Clubs at a rather exclusive reception in the Jim Clark Room in Duns last Saturday 21st February, and the winners were:
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Needing no introduction, the deserving winners were:
Jim McRae and Hugh McCaig
**
Scottish Motorsport Volunteer of the Year Award
This award recognises the volunteers who keep Scottish motorsport running. Our marshals and officials give their time with commitment and enthusiasm, often going above and beyond. Their contribution shapes every Club and Event, and this award celebrates those who make a real and lasting difference.
The winner: Rhona Dickie.
Highly Commended: Anona Gauld and Dawn Henderson
**
Youth Voice Award
The future of motorsport depends on the opportunities we create for young people. This award celebrates those who support children and young people to get involved, whether as competitors, mechanics, marshals, trainee officials, or other volunteer roles. It recognises the people who help young talent gain confidence, skills, and a lifelong connection to motorsport.
Winners: Monklands Sporting Car Club and East Ayrshire Car Club
**
Sustainability in Motorsport Award
This award highlights individuals, teams, clubs, and organisations that are leading the way in environmentally responsible motorsport. It celebrates those who introduce creative solutions, reduce environmental impacts, and demonstrate genuine leadership. This is a chance to recognise the people who are helping Scottish motorsport stay exciting, forward thinking, and environmentally aware.
Winner: Ian Smith, Technical Director of Motorsport UK
**
Equity and Inclusion Award
This award honours people who open doors within motorsport and help remove barriers to participation. It recognises anyone working to make our sport more inclusive, more supportive, and more reflective of the diverse community we want to build.
Winner: Scottish MX5 Hillclimb and Sprint Register (known as Eunos Ecosse)
**
Best Grassroots Motorsport Event
“Grassroots” motorsport is where passion begins. It covers accessible disciplines that do not require costly equipment or highly modified cars, such as Autotests, Autosolos, Car Trials, Single Venue Targa Road Rallies, 12 Cars, and smooth Road Rallies. Many of Scotland’s biggest names in circuit racing and rallying started their journeys here. This award recognises events and organisers who make a real impact at local level.
Winner: Highland Car Club
**
Engagement Award
Growing our sport begins with sharing it. This award celebrates those who introduce motorsport to new audiences and create welcoming pathways for newcomers. Whether through outreach, education, or imaginative ideas, these efforts inspire the next generation of marshals, officials, competitors, and support crews.
Winner: East Ayrshire Car Club
Highly Commended: Scottish Sporting Car Club
