MXV Award
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 November 2012 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. The recipients of the award have all taken 5-10+ years to achieve the criterion, illustrating the level of commitment that this award recognises.
| Recipient | Year Joined | Year Awarded | Total Points * |
| Rob Wilkins | 2016 | 2020 | 2173 |
| Bryan Shedden | 2009 | 2020 | 2154 |
| Bryan Hicks | 2016 | 2020 | 1929 |
| Barry Luttrell | 2012 | 2020 | 1598 |
| Anda Clayton | 2015 | 2022 | 1513 |
| Andy Bottomley | 2014 | 2022 | 1452 |
| 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 |
| Norm Barker | 2007 | 2023 | 1111 |
| David Lawler | 2011 | 2023 | 1110 |
| Phil Reid | 2012 | 2023 | 1055 |
* total points accumulated from 1 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2023
