MXV Award
At the AGM on 23 October 2020, the first recipients were announced for a brand new award that is eligible to all members of the MX-5 Club of NSW. The MXV Award is designed to supplement our annual Member of the Year (MOTY) and membership tenure awards. It is awarded to any member who achieves the milestone of 1015 cumulative MOTY points during a continuous period of membership. This includes Committee members. The points tally commences from 2013 when MOTY became a Club-wide award with all Club events being considered in their determination, including Chapter events and motorsport. This award recognises sustained commitment to the Club over many years of event attendance, organising events, and contributions of stories and photos for our website and magazine. Recipients of the MXV Award are presented with a special metal badge.
What's so special about the number 1015, and why is it called the MXV award?
Obviously, we are a Club dedicated to the appreciation of the Mazda MX-5. The letters M and X are Roman numerals (M is 1000, X is 10), while 5 corresponds to the letter V. Hence, MX-5 can be represented by the sum of these numbers, 1015, and the letters MXV.
A cumulative total of 1015 MOTY points was considered to be an appropriate criterion for the MXV award because it embodies an exceptional contribution to the success of Club events over several years.
Total points accumulated from 1 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2023 are shown below.
| Recipient | Year Joined | Year Awarded | Total Points |
| Bryan Shedden | 2009 | 2020 | 2154 |
| Rob Wilkins | 2016 | 2020 | 2173 |
| Bryan Hicks | 2016 | 2020 | 1929 |
| Barry Luttrell | 2012 | 2020 | 1598 |
| Andy Bottomley | 2014 | 2022 | 1452 |
| Anda Clayton | 2015 | 2022 | 1513 |
| John Purcell | 2016 | 2022 | 1379 |
| Ann Hicks | 2016 | 2022 | 1227 |
| Brigid Gallop | 2013 | 2022 | 1187 |
| Brian Clayton | 2015 | 2023 | 1237 |
| Rod Nicholas | 2018 | 2023 | 1161 |
| David Lawler | 2011 | 2023 | 1110 |
| Norm Barker | 2007 | 2023 | 1111 |
| Phil Reid | 2012 | 2023 | 1055 |
