Entries Are Now Open for the 2026 International Historic Motoring Awards
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Entries are now open for the 2026 International Historic Motoring Awards, presented by Lockton, with the winners to be announced at The Peninsula London on Friday 13 November 2026.
The Awards celebrate excellence across every part of the international historic motoring community, recognising the people, businesses, organisations and events that continue to shape and strengthen the collector car world.
New for 2026
This year’s awards have been further refined to reflect the evolving collector car world, with updated category descriptions, a refreshed nominations process and the introduction of a brand-new award:
Youth Initiative of the Year – recognising organisations, charities, educational institutions and businesses that are inspiring, educating and developing the next generation of people entering the historic motoring world.
We’ve made it easier than ever to submit an entry. Entering is quick, simple and completely free.
Simply choose the award category you’d like to enter and complete the online entry form. If you don’t have all the information to hand, click the Save for Later button to save your progress and return at any time before the closing date to complete your entry.
You can submit entries across multiple award categories, with each entry submitted separately.
Award Categories
The 2026 International Historic Motoring Awards will recognise excellence across the following categories:
- Motoring Book of the Year
- Breakthrough Event of the Year
- Club of the Year
- Race Series of the Year
- Museum or Collection of the Year
- Specialist of the Year
- Motor Sport Event of the Year
- Digital Media of the Year
- Industry Supporter of the Year
- Youth Initiative of the Year (new for 2026)
- Bespoke Car of the Year
- Personal Achievement of the Year
- Restoration of the Year
- Rally or Tour of the Year
- Motoring Event of the Year
- Car of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
This is one of the best nights out in the collector car world’s calendar, bringing together some of the most influential collectors, organisers and specialists in the world. Being shortlisted or winning an award carries global kudos. Don’t miss out on your chance to take part in some way.
To enter or find out more about the Awards categories, visit Categories for 2026
To book a table (note that we sold out well ahead of the event last year), see Book-a-table
To talk about sponsorship opportunities, contact managing director Geoff Love at geoff@hothousemedia.co.uk.