Nominations now open for the 2025 International Historic MotoringAwards

We have now opened our nominations, ticket bookings and sponsorship opportunities for the International Historic Motoring Awards sponsored by Lockton, which once again take place at the stunning Peninsula London hotel on Friday November 14, 2025.

Following the relaunch of the awards last year, there will be further surprises for 2025. We’ve also added Race Series of the Year, changed Young Achiever of the Year to Rising Star
of the Year, and incorporated Book of the Year into Best Use of Media. The full categories are listed here.

As previously, Car of the Year will be voted for by Magneto and Octane readers. We’ll publish the shortlist of contenders on the IHMA, Magneto and Octane websites. The rest, with the exception of the Lifetime Achievement Award, will be judged by an independent panel of experts.

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 nominate or for more information, see www.historicmotoringawards.co.uk. 

To book a table (note that we sold out well ahead of the event last year), contact events manager Rochelle Harman at rochelle@hothousemedia.co.uk. 

To talk about sponsorship opportunities, contact managing director Geoff Love at geoff@hothousemedia.co.uk.

Rising Star of the Year: The person under 30 years old who has demonstrated outstanding work in the collector car world.

Personal Achievement of the Year: The person who has made a significant difference to the collector car world through their personal endeavours.

Car of the Year: The car – classic or new – that has made the greatest impact on the collector car world this year. 

Bespoke Car of the Year: Most significant one-off or low-volume new car launched since November 2024.

Specialist of the Year: The collector car specialist that has made the most significant contribution to the collector car world, or that has achieved something new or special for its own benefit, since November 2024. This goes across all genres, from car sales to restoration and parts supply.

Restoration of the Year: The best classic restoration completed since November 2024, demonstrating skills, understanding of history, provenance and overall achievement. Open to all eras and types of collector car.

Race Series of the Year: The Historic race series, whether national or international, in any country, that has demonstrated particular success and/or innovation since November 2024.

Club of the Year: The car club that has made a significant achievement this year.

Industry Supporter of the Year: The individual or organisation that has made the greatest contribution to the collector car world.

Museum or Collection of the YearThe museum or collection that has made the greatest achievements this year.

Best Use of Media: The best publication, article, website, video, film, social media or any other type of collector car-focused media.

Breakthrough Event of the Year: The best collector car event that had its inaugural running after November 2024.

Rally or Tour of the Year: The collector car rally or tour that has demonstrated innovation, participant satisfaction or significant achievement.

Motoring Event of the Year: The world’s best motoring event, whether a festival, concours, one-marque gathering, anniversary celebration or other collector car show.

Motor Sport Event of the Year: The best collector car competitive motor sport event, from the disciplines of racing, hillclimbing, stage rallies, sprints, drag racing and more. 

Lifetime Achievement: The person who has spent their working life involved in the automotive world, and who is judged to have made significant differences to that world along the way. This is chosen by a separate jury.