Awards for 2007 Events

Announced by Tom Reed (Chairman)

Presented by Guest of Honour: Harry Wiles, President of the VMCC

Quaker Run: Organised by Irene Martin and David Porteous

Eric's Evening Excursion: Organised by Eric and Denise Londesbrough

Sunset Run: Organised by Howard and Liz Duddles

Chairmans Run: Organised by Tom and Pat Reed

Baydale Run: Organised by Rick Stapleton and Julie Ferry

Anniversary Run: Organised by Michael Carruthers

Trails Championship: Organised by Roy Sturgeon

Major Awards

Bill Gilham Trophy

Best annual performance by a lady in South Durham road safety events. Ladies Champion:

Sarah Norman

Concours Award

For best concours machine of the year appearing on South Durham events for the first time

Viv Tubby, Rudge

Fred Gowton Over 60's Cup

For best annual performance by a competitor over the age of 60 who has not featured in the top 3 in South Durham road safety events.

Dennis Marwood

Drivers of the breakdown vehicle

Stan and Sandra Fraquet, Roy and Betty Adamson, J Ferry

Kart House Trophy

For Best annual performance by a competitor in South Durham road safety events. Section Road Run Champion:

Fred Gowton

GEM Trophy

Best annual performance by a competitor in certain road safety and timed events held in the north. Northern Road Run Champion:

Brian Smith

Peter Soulsby Consolation Trophy

For the best annual performance by a competitor in South Durham road safety events who has not finished in the top 3 or won a class award

Alan Hillaby

Derriere Trophy

To the competitor who has not won an award but who has supported most South Durham road safety events during the year.

Tom Reed

Wilf Banks announced the winner of the: Hoy it Down the Road Trophy

(a battered tankard with charms donated by previous winners, professional engravers refuse to handle it). Awarded to those unfortunate to fall off their motorcycle.

Brian Smith (Accepted on his behalf by Angela as he was on a motorcycling holiday)