Awards and Loans
Preservationist Award
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The Trust awards its premier trophy to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the cause of transport heritage preservation in a specific year, or which has culminated in a specific year. The winner holds for a year a silver model of SS Great Britain, since the award was inspired by the achievement of Sir Jack Hayward in returning the vessel from the Falklands to Bristol.
Preservationist of the Year 2016
David and Rick Bremmer, and Theo Willford Two brothers and a friend found the remains of a Bristol Scout flown in 1916 by the Bremners’ grandfather in support of the Gallipoli campaign. They rebuilt the aircraft to flying condition This is their story:My brother and I had inherited the flying bug and ...
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
Nominate Young preservationist of the yearLatest Young Preservationist of the Year and past winners
This award recognises the achievements of young people (under the age of 20) in the field of restoration. The winner receives a cheque for £500.
Young Preservationist of the Year 2016
Young Preservationist of the Year Award Sam and Joe Meakin won the Young Preservationist of the Year Award in 2016 for the restoration of their 1918 Model T Ford Paco which they were able to show to HRH Prince Michael of Kent at Brooklands Museum We have two joint winners of our Young Preservationist ...
Restoration Awards
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These Awards specifically assist preservation projects that are underway but not completed. Applicants need to show that some progress has already been made, that there is a clear and costed future plan and a realistic likelihood of completion within 12 months of the application being made. Applications will assessed on the basis of rarity, technical historic or social significance, quality of workmanship, proportion of work being carried out by applicant, originality of design and materials. in addition The Trust needs to be satisfied that, after restoration, the item will be seen and enjoyed at reasonable intervals by the general public and that, as far as is reasonably foreseeable, the item is not destined for the market place and will be retained by the restoring owner/s. Infrastructure projects will not be considered for this award scheme.
Restoration Awards 2016
1885 Decauville narrow gauge steam engineJeremy Martin of Hawkenbury in Kent for the repatriation and restoration of his 1885 Decauville narrow gauge steam engine. This locomotive was recovered from Peru, where it had been in use on a sugar plantation, and restored. It will be seen and used on the owner’s railway ...
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Nomination for a Lifetime Achievement AwardLatest Lifetime Achievement Awards and past winners
The Trust acknowledges that exceptional achievements are built upon and sustained for the long term by the ongoing efforts of a vast army of supporters and volunteers. This award recognises such long term dedication.
Lifetime Achievement Awards 2016
Derek Osborne Derek Osborne rerired as signalman on the Bluebell Railway for the second time in 2015 after 30 years as a volunteer. A regular face as signalman at Horsted Keynes Signal Box on a Wednesday, his links with Horsted Keynes go back further than the Bluebell Railway. His mainline career began 58 years ago ...
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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