THE VETERAN CAR CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN
AWARDS
Members have a huge array of trophies they can win each year that many people have donated to the club.
WELHAM Trophy
Winner 2019: David Greaves
Awarded for the best aggregate performance in all S.E. Events by all VCC members in a car manufactured up to and including 1904
For his incredible determination, this went to David Greaves driving his 1903 Darracq
Previous Winners
- 2021 Rob Pedler
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 David Greaves
- 2018 Chris Loder
- 2017 Ken Goddard
- 2016 Mickael Kent and David Greaves
- 2015 Chris Loder
- 2014 Chris Loder
- 2013 Rodney de Little
- 2012 Rob Aylott
FLORENCE WELHAM Trophy
Winner 2019: Robert Corry
Awarded for the best aggregate performance in all S.E. Events by all VCC members in a car manufactured 1905-1918 – The award went to a most deserving winner, Robert Corry driving his 1913 Panhard Levassor.
Previous Winners
- 2021 Mike Sewall
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 Robert Corry
- 2018 David Gibbins
- 2017 Denis Bass
- 2016 Peter Boulding
- 2015 Graham Bennett
- 2014 Denis Bass
- 2013 Michael Doughty
- 2012 Peter Boulding
MRS S F EDGE Trophy
Winner 2019: Rob Pedler
Awarded for the best aggregate performance in any S.E. Event by a VCC member, who has not won this award previously, in a car manufactured up to and including 1904.
In 2019 this went to Rob Pedler in his 1904 De Dion Bouton
Previous Winners
- 2021 Alistair Wright
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 Rob Pedler
- 2018 James Holland
- 2017 Chris Loder
- 2016 (Not Awarded)
- 2015 (Not Awarded)
- 2014 Mike Mutters
- 2013 Michael Sapsford and David Greaves
- 2012 Emil Snapper
RICHARD EASTMEAD Trophy
Winner 2019: Ian Macdonald
Awarded for the best aggregate performance in any S.E. Event by a VCC member, who has not won this award previously, in a car manufactured from 1905 to 1918.
This award went to Ian Macdonald, with his 1912 Renault AX
Previous Winners
- 2021 Cathy Cobbold
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 Ian Mc Donald
- 2018 Dean Ash
- 2017 Peter Boulding
- 2016 Allan White
- 2015 Peter Bartley
- 2014 Graham Bennett
- 2013 David Gibbins
- 2012 Paul Curtis and David Smart
PERCY TULLY Trophy
Winner 2019: David Wraight
Awarded for the best aggregate performance of a VCC Member in a Ford car at S.E. Section events.
This was awarded to David Wraight for driving his Ford Model T on many events throughout the year.
Previous Winners
- 2021 Mark Eichner
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 David Wraight
- 2018 Mark Eichner
- 2017 Mike Sewell
- 2016 Emil Snapper
- 2015 (Not Awarded)
- 2014 Mark Eichner
- 2013 Paul Curtis and David Smart
- 2012 Paul Curtis and David Smart
BILL COOK Trophy
Winner 2019: Allan Gibbins
This was awarded for the best performance by a VCC member with a Rolls Royce car at S.E. Section events – and this award went to Allan Gibbins who successfully got his car ready for the Main Event (with a little help from his friends, or should I say brother) after it had not been run for 25 years then used it for other events during the year.
Previous Winners
- 2021 Allan Gibbins
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 Allan Gibbins
- 2018 David Gibbins
- 2017 David Gibbins
- 2016 David Gibbins
- 2015 David Gibbins
- 2014 David Gibbins
- 2013 David Gibbins
- 2012 David Gibbins
DEREK GROSSMARK Trophy
Winner 2019: Clive Boothman
Awarded for the best aggregate performance of a VCC Member in a Napier car in S.E. Section events. This trophy was awarded to Clive Boothman. His lovely Napier was seen on a number of occasions throughout the year, often driven by his wife
Previous Winners
- 2021 Elinor Boothman
- 2020 (Not Awarded)
- 2019 Clive Boothman
- 2018 Peter Boulding
- 2017 Peter Boulding
- 2016 Peter Boulding
- 2015 Peter Boulding
- 2014 (Not Awarded)
- 2013 (Not Awarded)
- 2012 (Not Awarded)
EBBE ROWE Trophy
Winner 2019: Elinor Boothman
Awarded to a lady driver who has participated in at least one S.E. Section event. This went to Elinor Boothman who makes a point of driving veteran cars at every opportunity.
Previous Winners
- 2021 Bridget Doughty
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 Elinor Boothman
- 2018 Christine Turner
- 2017 Michelle Gibbins
- 2016 Sarah Marsh
- 2015 Annabel Seegar
- 2014 Ann Gibbins and Michelle Gibbins
- 2013 Ann Gibbins
- 2012 Annabel Seegar
THE JOHN HAMPTON Trophy
Winner 2019: Kate Baldock
For the best performance by a younger person in a S.E Section event – This is awarded to Kate Baldock driving her 1897 Leon Bolee on The Best Of West Kent event.
Previous Winners
- 2021 N/A
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 Kate Baldock
- 2018 Dan Lahmann
- 2017 Cressida de Little
- 2016 Alister Haching Daughter
- 2015 Kate Baldock.
- 2014 Chris Loder
- 2013 Rodney de Little
- 2012 Julien Slade
VICTOR LUDORUM Trophy
Winner 2019: Malcolm Barber
Awarded for the most notable car or driver on a S.E. Section Event. This was awarded to Malcolm Barber driving his magnificent 1914 Cadillac. A truly great car that deserves this delightful trophy as a memory for participating in our Main Event last year.
Previous Winners
- 2021 Alistair Wright
- 2020 N/A
- 2019 Malcolm Barber
- 2018 Bernard Holmes
- 2017 Rachel Eastmead
- 2016 Ken Goddard
- 2015 (Not Awarded)
- 2014 (Not Awarded)
- 2013 (Not Awarded)
- 2012 (Not Awarded)
THE CRIPPS CHALLENGE Trophy
Winner 2019: Tom Cook
This is for Sportsmanship. This was awarded to Tom Cook who has demonstrated the true code of sportsmanship at our Main event this year.
Previous Winners
- 2021 Denise Searle
- 2020 Cressida de Little
- 2019 Tom Cook
- 2018 Mike Mutters
- 2017 David Wraight
- 2016 John Wait
- 2015 Frank Baker
- 2014 Peter Boulding
- 2013 Tam Large
- 2012 (Not Awarded)
THE JIMMY DOWNS Trophy
Winner 2019: David Locket and Graham Pilmore-Bedford
For Outstanding and Meritorious Service to the South East Section. This is a well-deserved trophy to two members who used their initiative and created one of the most popular events in the country, The Best of West Kent. For many years (from the creation to the current day) it has been one of the most successful one day events in our calendar. The jimmy Downs trophy was Awarded to David Locket and Graham Pilmore-Bedford.
Previous Winners
- 2021 John Morris
- 2020 Austin Parkinson & David Smart
- 2019 David Locket & Graham Pilmore Bedford
- 2018 Richard Eastmead
- 2017 Ann Wait
- 2016 Ron Clark
- 2015 Paul Noon
- 2014 Paul Noon
- 2013 David Budgeon
- 2012 Allan White