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Preservationist Award
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Preservationist of the Year 2015
Duncan Pittawayrestored the FIAT S76 land speed record attempt car to full working order. He was presented with the award by HRH Prince Michael of Kent who went for a spin with Duncan in his monster car at Brooklands - breathing fire and smoke to everyone's delight ...
Preservationist of the Year 2014
Clive Purser lead the preservation of Steam Tug Challenge which is 110 feet long, 27ft wide, and draws over 14 feet. She was built in 1931 for the Thames Estuary, North Sea and English Channel.In 1940 she took part in Operation Dynamo, so she is a Dunkirk Little Ship,albeit one of the ...
Preservationist of the Year 2013
Malcolm McKeand - the 2013 Award Winner! The Preservationist of the Year award for 2013 goes to Malcolm McKeand for the 18-year project to restore the 1911 Bristol Pilot Cutter Kindly Light.Malcolm's interest in traditional boats and sailing started very young, and in his twenties he became fascinated by the old ...
Preservationist of the Year 2012
John Romaine - the 2012 Award Winner!The Preservationist of the Year award for 2012 goes to John Romaine for his collection of heritage aircraft restored painstakingly at Duxford. In particular the award marks the restoration to factory condition of Mk1 Spitfire P9374. Restored from remnants originally recovered from a Calais beach, ...
Restoration Awards 2011
Lakeland Arts TrustThe Trust's permier award, the Peter Allen award, went to the Lakeland Arts Trust for the restoration of the classic Windermere steam launch Osprey. Built in 1902 with steam propulsion, she was used privately for 70 years and converted to a diesel-powered trip boat. The Windermere Steamboat Museum ...
Preservationist of the Year 2011
Mark Walker - the 2011 Award Winner! The Preservationist of the Year award for 2011 goes to Mark Walker. The award is given to mark years of work in the restoration of a very special and unique car. Built 106 years ago by Darracq, the car was designed especially forsprint racing. ...
Preservationist of the Year 2010
Derek Gransden - the 2010 Award Winner!The Preservationist of the Year award for 2010 goes to Derek Gransden for his leadership of the VIC96 trust. When the Maryport maritime museum closed several vessels were left to an uncertain fate. A group of enthusiasts from SE England decided to restore VIC96, ...
Preservationist of the Year 2009
Peter Vacher - the 2009 Award Winner!The Preservationist of the Year award for 2009 goes to Peter Vacher. The award is given in recognition of the repatriation from India and restoration to flight of Hawker Hurricane Mk1 R4118, the sole surviving Hurricane from the Battle of Britain in flying condition. ...
Preservationist of the Year 2008
Michael York - the 2008 Award Winner!The Preservationist of the Year award for 2008 goes to Dr Michael York, Chairman of the Severn Valley Railway. The award recognises his achievement in leading his organisation through a tremendous struggle against the adversity caused by a natural disaster. The flooding of June ...
Preservationist of the Year 2007
Dr Robert Pleming The Preservationist of the Year award winner 2007 - a person who has achieved something exceptional in a particular year, but, in this case, one might argue that the period covered is closer to ten years. Receiving the 2007 Preservationist of the Year Award from Prince Michael was Dr ...
Young Preservationist of the year 2007
Adam MeredithThe 2007 Young Preservationist of the Year is Adam Meredith!Adam is pictured receiving his framed award and a cheque for £500 from Prince Michael. Adam's traditional approachThis 2007 Young Preservationist of the Year Award recognises that, at a time when computer graphics and design are commonly used for most types ...
Young Preservationist Award
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Young Preservationist of the Year 2015
Alasdair Pageis 21, and has been a committed preservationist in rail and road transport for over a decade. His self-taught restoration skills are supported by a strong respect for heritage and authenticity.He began volunteering at the South Devon Railway around the age of 10 and completed most tasks from cleaning ...
Restoration Awards
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Restoration Awards 2015
The Ron Wilsdon Award given in memory of the Trust’s founder, went to the Britten Norman Aircraft Preservation Society Trust for its restoration of Britten Norman Islander G-AVCN built at Bembridge and first flown in 1967. It became the first aircraft to be operated by Aurigny Air Services of Guernsey, the livery ...
Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Lifetime Achievement Award 2015
Charles and Robin Danielare very active West Country steam owners restorers and enthusiasts. They have been volunteers on the Talyllyn Railway since 1950s, tunnellers on Festinniog Railway & Steam Rally organisers. They have been office holders in the West of England Steam Engine Society, and of the National Traction Engine ...
Awards & Loan
See more information about an Award or LoanThe National Transport Trust makes loans to groups, associations and individuals at advantageous rates for the restoration of artefacts - whether mobile or part of the infrastructure. Applications must be supported by a simple business plan which demonstrates the financial viability of the project. A sample business plan is available on request from the Treasurer.
The Trust does occasionaly make Awards for schemes which further the preservation movement. Again if you wish further information please contact the Treasurer.
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