Our Award and Trophies

We award long service badges to members who reach each ten-year milestones; 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50.
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10, 20, 30 and 40 year badges are sent out annually in March to those members who have reached the milestone in the previous
12 months. 50 year badges are sent out by our General Secretary near to the anniversary.

Member Trophies

The MVT Wilkinson Sword Trophy

One of only six made by Wilkinson Sword for clubs to award as trophies. It was donated to the MVT in 1988.

​It is awarded to the WW2 British, Canadian or American built vehicle that has travelled the greatest distance under its own power to shows and other events in the UK from one September to the next.

The MVT Post War Vehicle Trophy

The stunning John Keedwell Trophy is awarded to the post WW2 vehicle that travels the greatest distance under its own power to shows and other events in the UK, from one September to the next. The trophy is named in honour of John Keedwell, a longtime member of the MVT and Council of Management, who sadly passed away a few years ago. It was designed and made by Steve Parker our Emissions Officer.

The competitions run from October to October so make a note of your mileage around the year .
Forms for 2025 will appear shortly - deadline October 15th 2025.

John Keedwell Trophy

The winner for the 2024 season was Paul Sennant, who was presented with the trophy by Jonny Newbould our Awards Officer,

The winner for the 2023 season was Ian McCormack who was presented with the trophy by Jonny Newbould our Awards Officer,

Wilkinson Sword Trophy

The winner for the 2024 season was Paul Taylor with his Jeep.

The winner for the 2023 season was Denny Thompson and his matador who was presented with the trophy by Jonny Newbould our Awards Officer,

The MVT Warwick Offredi Award

Is awarded to the Council of Management’s Area Secretary of the Year in recognition of the work carried out over
the previous 12 months.

​Warwick was a very early member and served the MVT over the decades in various roles as newsletter editor, MVCG Thruxton Show organiser, Press & Communications Officer and Shop Manager, before his untimely death in 2007.

The winner in 2024 was Jonny Newbould who is Area Secretary of North Lancashire and Cumbria Area.

The winner for 2023 was Neill Elliott of South East Midlands.

Recent Winner Drew Palmer (Charnwood)

The MVT​ John West Memorial Trophy

The John West Memorial Trophy is awarded by the Chairman to a member of the Council of Management for outstanding work in the past 12 months. ​John was a founder MVCG member the first editor of the MVCG newsletter.


In 2024, the trophy was awarded to our hard working Environment and Insurance Officer who has also taken on the new roles of Cold War Champion and Federation of British Historic Vehicles Clubs Representative.

The MVT Editor's Cup

The Editor's Cup is awarded by Ian Young, the Editor of Windscreen to the person who has contributed most to artic;es in teh magazine.

In 2024, the trophy was awarded to Pip Robinson.

Many areas also award their own trophies and awards.

Contact our Trophies Officer