MotorSport Premier Awards 2011

24May11

The motorsport never ends around here. During the weekend I attended the MotorSport NZ Annual General Council Meeting, including commission workshops and the Premier Awards evening. At work we look after the Media Awards section and report on the AGCM for MotorSport News, which goes out to all the New Zealand licence holders.

This year’s Photographer of the Year, one cheeky Lee Howell, decided that as he couldn’t make it the the Awards and I was the one that encouraged (bugged) him to enter, that I should be the one to accept his award on his behalf. Public speaking is a nightmare to do even on the best of days, but I’m happy to report that I pulled this one off! No mistakes, not ‘ummms’ and no speaking ridiculously fast. I’d say the glass of champagne helped, but I also want to think that I’m getting the hang of it.

Unfortunately I was unable to attend the awards due to other commitments but Sarah Byles was good enough to collect the award on my behalf. Apparently she did an awesome speech and is a lot better looking (as someone pointed out).

Check out Lee’s blog and winning portfolio.

The Premier Awards itself was a ritzy black-tie affair held in the main level one foyer of Te Papa. All the premier class winners were commended as well as some important people behind the scenes, who received service awards and recognition.

Press release here.