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  • 2025 Night of Champions

    Nomination Criteria Explained

  • The 2025 Motorcycling Queensland Awards Night will be held on December 5, 2025, at Kedron Wavell Services Club.

    Motorcycling Queensland is reaching out to our affiliated Clubs and Subcommittees to nominate their members to help recognise the achievements of Queensland's outstanding individuals, events, and clubs.

    An Awards Night Panel will then distil the nominees down to finalists or winners in our key award categories.

    To be the best steward of your discipline, we encourage you to nominate the top achievers in your code, regardless of whether you think they will win an award. The experience of being at an Awards Night, meeting the best and watching how they act, getting some time in the spotlight and maybe with the microphone – all those things help grow your achievers.

    And growing motorcycle people is what we’re all here for. 

    This document has been prepared to help explain this year’s Awards categories.

    Note: Subcommittees are reminded that only the attached Nomination Forms can be used to nominate individuals for the following award categories.

    Nominations close on October 30, 2025.

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    Junior Riding Awards (subcommittees only)

    • Queensland Junior Male State Rider of the Year
    • Queensland Junior Female State Rider of the Year
    • Queensland Junior  National Rider of the Year
    • Queensland Junior International Rider of the Year

    Senior Riding Awards (subcommittees only)

    • Queensland Senior Male State Rider of the Year
    • Queensland Senior Female State Rider of the Year
    • Queensland Senior National Rider of the Year
    • Queensland Senior International Rider of the Year

    Individuals/Clubs/Events Awards (clubs and subcommittees)

    • Lifetime Achievement
    • Event of the Year
    • Official of the Year
    • Volunteer of the Year
    • Series of the Year
    • Coach of the Year
    • Youth Volunteer of the Year
    • Club of the Year

    *Only nominations received on the correct Nomination Form by close of business 30/10/2025 will be considered.

  • Award Categories Explained

    Awards nominated by Subcommittees Only

  • In each case:

    • The MQ Awards Night panel considers the respective merits of all nominations and determines a winner (to be announced on the night).
    • The winner in this category is also automatically in contention to be recognised as the Qld Junior or Senior Achiever of the Year.
    • Queensland Junior State Rider of the Year (Female and Male)  

      • MQ subcommittees nominate one junior male and one female rider from their discipline in this award category.

      • Riders to be nominated based on performances at Qld State Championship level events.

    • Queensland Junior National Rider of the Year (Female or Male) 

      • MQ subcommittees nominate one junior male and one female rider from their discipline in this award category.

      • Riders to be nominated based on performances at National Championship level events.

    • Queensland Junior International Rider of the Year (Female or Male) 

      • MQ subcommittees nominate one junior male or female rider from their discipline in this award category.

      • Riders to be nominated based on performances at International Championship level events.

    • Queensland Senior State Rider of the Year (Female and Male)  

      • MQ subcommittees nominate one senior male and one female rider from their discipline in this award category.

      • Riders to be nominated based on performances at Qld State Championship level events.

    • Queensland Senior National Rider of the Year (Female or Male) 

      • MQ subcommittees nominate one senior male and one female rider from their discipline in this award category.

      • Riders to be nominated based on performances at National Championship level events.

    • Queensland Senior International Rider of the Year (Female or Male) 

      • MQ subcommittees nominate one senior male and one female rider from their discipline in this award category.

      • Riders to be nominated based on performances at International Championship level events.

  • Award Categories Explained

    Awards nominated by Subcommittees / Individuals / Events / Clubs
    • Lifetime Achievement 

    • A rider, official, volunteer, coach or administrator who has spent a large percentage of their life in service dedicated to the sport of motorcycling. Nominees who have achieved at the highest level in more than one of these areas will be viewed favourably.

    • Event of the Year 

    • An event that has captured the imagination of the motorcycling (and broader) public (not restricted to competition events only). Event shows its designer’s ability to ‘think outside of the square’ and deliver a great product for competitors, officials, spectators, sponsors, etc.

    • Series of the Year 

    • A series that has captured the imagination of the motorcycling (and broader) public – not restricted to competition events only. An ability for this event to ‘think outside of the square’ and deliver a great product for competitors, officials, spectators, sponsors, etc.

    • Official of the Year 

    • An Official who demonstrates an ability to uphold the highest standards, no matter what the circumstances. A willingness and proficiency with mentoring less experienced officials will be viewed favourably.

    • Volunteer of the Year 

    • The life blood of any not-for-profit club or organisation, volunteers contribute across a wide variety of roles from local committee members to canteen coordinators, track maintenance, and event helpers. This is someone who generously goes above and beyond, possibly at the expense of their personal time, finances, etc.

    • Youth Volunteer of the Year (Under 25) 

    • This is for people under 25 years of age who are volunteering their time in our sport in a variety of roles from local committee members to canteen coordinators, track maintenance, and event helpers. An individual who regularly goes over and beyond, often at their own personal (time, financial) detriment.

    • Coach of the Year 

    • A coach who has delivered high-quality coaching to participants, showing skill, caring and an ability to understand their rider’s needs, as well as the ability to creatively map a course from where the rider is, to where they want to be.

    • Club of the Year 

    • MQ clubs are the public face of motorcycle sport, and the capacity of these clubs to provide exceptional services to their members directly contributes to the overall success of the sport as a whole. Outstanding clubs excel in organising smoothly run, financially successful events, securing sponsorships and grants, providing coaching and training programs to their members, and nurturing positive relationships at various levels, including local government and within the Motorcycling Queensland office.

  • 2025 Awards Night - Nomination Form for Riders

    (For use by Subcommittees Only)

  • The nominee's excellence surpasses peers due to their consistent exceptional performance, persistence, leadership, innovation, and positive impact on those around them. They inspire and mentor, promote ethical practices, adapt to challenges, and contribute meaningfully to their field and community. Strong endorsements validate their exceptional qualities, making them a deserving award recipient.

  • 2025 Awards Night - Nomination Form for Individuals/Events/Clubs

    (For use by Clubs and Subcommittees)

  • Thank you! Good luck with your nomination!

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