The stage is set for another exciting annual Motorsport South Africa (MSA) 2022 Gala Awards evening, that will take place on February 5 2023, at Thabo Eco Hotel. The black-tie occasion celebrates excellence on two wheels and four, on tarmac and gravel.

As in previous years, it will be a gathering of the best of the best in motorsport; the veterans, newcomers and icons that have consistently brought their fans all the thrills and spills of motorsport in 2022, from the track to the Dakar.

At next year’s event, MSA is awarding 52 Champions, 29 Protea Colours, eight Special Awards and five Golden Helmet awards, as well as awards for Volunteer of the Year, Photographer of the Year and Environmental Project of the Year to recipients ranging between six and 70 years old!

Adrian Scholtz, CEO of Motorsport South Africa, says both two and four wheeled vehicle manufacturers, who play a pivotal role and make a huge contribution to motorsport, are equally important at the glitzy affair and many top brands will be recognised on the night.

The Champions category will again be well looked after with champions of school-going age set to receive their spoils for performances in the enduro, motocross and karting disciplines.

MSA’s highest form of recognition, the Golden Helmet Award, is bestowed upon individuals for exceptional achievements in, or contributions to, motorsport over several decades. Previous recipients include South African motorsport legends such as Geoff Mortimer and Ben Morgenrood “We are proud to announce there are six worthy recipients of this award for 2022,” Scholtz says.

“Eight members of the South African motorsport community are to receive MSA Special Awards for outstanding feats on the international stage or in recognition of their significant contribution to the sport.

“We are excited to also be handing over 29 Protea Colours blazers. This is the highest accolade that can be achieved in South African motorsport and is associated with noteworthy performances by local competitors against international competition. The recipients all needed to meet rigorous nomination criteria.”

One of the highlights of the evening is always awarding the talent behind the lens that captured the stand-out photo of the year.

Scholtz explains the Steve Wicks Motorsport Photographer of the Year, named after the well-known late motorsport photographer, is voted for by members of the motorsport community and the winning photographer receives the floating trophy for an image that best encapsulates the drama, spectacle and action motorsport provides.

“Then, of course, there are our important awards for the Volunteer of the Year and Environmental Project of the Year. Despite all the challenges facing the country, it has again been an exceptional year for local motorsport, and we thank every contributor, whether behind the wheel or handlebars, on the track or in the background, for keeping motorsport great. There is much to celebrate at our Gala Awards evening in February,” concludes Scholtz.

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