Motorcycle Awards

New Zealand Motorcycle Awards to be held 24 May 2025 at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington

Motorcycling New Zealand is pleased to announce that after a four year hiatus we are pleased to bring back our Awards.  These awards have always been a special way to recognise and celebrate the incredible achievements of our members.  After such a long break, we cannot wait to shine a spotlight on those who have had incredible results, and made an impact in our sport.

These awards are open to both amateur and professional athletes that have excelled in motorcycle sport throughout the nomination period, whether that be internationally, nationally or regionally.

The Service to Motorcycle Sport award is awarded to members in a non-riding capacity that have given outstanding performance or service to the sport over a number of years.

2025 MNZ Awards Criteria

2025 Nomination Form – Best Up and Coming Off Road Rider

2025 Nomination Form – Best Up and Coming Road Rider

2025 Nomination Form – Female Rider of the Year

2025 Nomination Form – Male Rider of the Year

2025 Nomination Form – Service to Motorcycling

Photo of the Year. 

Category details.

Enter in our new category with your best Photo of the year. 

We know capturing the speed and action of On Road / Off Road Motorcycling events is thrilling, rewarding and challenging. The perfect shot requires lightning-fast reflexes and an eye for detail. But it’s more than just technical skill; successful motorsport  photographers have a passion for the sport too. They feel the power of the engines and the rush of the race. This category is to showcase the talent New Zealand photographers have and this year are included in our evening Awards.

Details : 

Photos to be submitted to : Awards@mnz.co.nz with a brief photo description. One photo per email nomination. Photos must be submitted by the person who has taken the photo or with permission of the owner also included if you are nominating on their behalf. 

Photos must of been taken during the period of 1st January 2024 – 31st December 2024 and at any Off Road / On Road Motorcycling event in New Zealand. 

Photos can be in an edited format – Eg Photoshop edits are accepted.

We will select a sole Judge for this Category who will finalised 5 photos to progress to the final round, These photos will then be shared onto Social Media with “Likes” of each photo being included in the judges final decision. 

Winner will be announced at the awards evening.