• Three-strong shortlists in each of 14 categories
  • Cash prizes and trophies to be presented at Guild Dinner
  • Driver and Rider of the Year among additional awards to be presented

    • The Guild of Motoring Writers has revealed the three finalists for 2025 in each of its 14 prestigious annual awards categories.

    The winners will be announced on Thursday 4th December during the Guild’s black-tie dinner, held at its traditional home of the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London, with those successful receiving their trophies and cash prizes. The event always features leading figures in automotive journalism and the industry amongst its attendees.

    Also presented on the night will be the annual Awards to the Driver of the Year, Rider of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Motorsport, the GOMW Diversity Award, The Guild of Motoring Writers’ Special Commendation sponsored by Kia, the Pemberton Trophy and the President’s Trophy.

    The contenders for the Awards are as follows: 

    AlcoSense Campaigning for Motoring Award
    Jack Carfrae
    Louise Cole
    Trinity Francis

    BCA Feature Writer of the Year
    James Taylor
    Aimée Turner
    Richard Webber 

    Bentley Motors Editor of the Year
    Gavin Braithwaite-Smith
    Craig Cheetham
    Will Shiers 

    Continental Tyres Commercial Vehicle Writer of the Year
    Jack Carfrae
    Trinity Francis
    Will Shiers 

    Genesis Award for Automotive Technology Journalism
    Jack Carfrae
    Neil Kennett
    Robert Marshall 

    GOMW & MICA Young PR Professional of the Year Award
    Bradley Beningfield
    Filip Czajkowski
    Thomas Davis 

    GOMW & WOMAC Award for Fundraising sponsored by Imprimatur
    Jeff Bloxham – The Lullaby Trust
    The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers of London
    Southern Group of Motoring Writers 

    Gordon Bruce Classic Writer of the Year sponsored by Hampson Auctions
    Charlie Calderwood
    Nathan Chadwick
    Sam Dawson 

    Hagerty Award for the Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy
    John Brooks
    Peter M. Larsen & Ben Erickson
    Karl Ludvigsen 

    Prodrive Motorsport Cup
    Jakob Ebrey
    Jonathan Noble
    James Taylor 

    Prova PR Business Writer of the Year
    Theo Leggett
    Jonathan Manning
    Aimée Turner 

    RAC EV Journalist of the Year Award
    Mark Bursa
    Jack Carfrae
    Aimée Turner 

    Sir William Lyons Award sponsored by Jaguar
    Joseph Gorst
    Sachin Shaw
    Max Taylor 

    Subaru Motorsport Photographic Award
    Will Broadhead
    Jakob Ebrey
    Drew Gibson 

    Suzuki General Photographic Award
    Max Edleston
    Matt Howell
    Aston Parrott 

    Toyota Young Writer of the Year Award
    Yousuf Ashraf
    Dino Buratti
    Alex Wolstenholme

    The top Award for members on the night will be the Sue Baker Journalist of the Year sponsored by loop. Named in memory of former Guild Chair Sue Baker and supported by specialist automotive PR and communications agency loop, the recipient of this award is selected from the winners of the other awards.

    The Guild will broadcast the award winners as they are announced on its Facebook and X (Twitter) social media feeds. Simply look for the hashtag #GOMWAwards