Priests of Chesham Trophy

The second of our main Register awards was donated by the MG dealership Priests of Chesham and is a beautiful cut glass bowl on a wooden plinth.

It is awarded to the person(s) or business who have made a significant contribution to the MGF Register in the preceding year.

YearName(s)Citation
1997John Thomas
2000Martin Woods
2001Paul Starr
2002Steve & Margaret Terry
2003Jan WardFor event organisation
2004Richard MartinFor Leadership as Chairman of the Register
2005Tim MorrisFor instigation and leadership in organisation of MGF10
2006Adrian CliffordFor development of International Liaison
2007Jon TullyFor creating a new Register accounting system
2008Stewart GriffithsFor event oganisation and work as MGCC Director
2009Victoria BondFor help as the MGF Centre over the years and specifically for the Star Car Project
2010John WilsonFor work on MGF15 Abingdon to Geneva Run, Events and leading Register support for MGCC racing.
2011Keith WilliamsFor consistent good work with the Regalia online shop, events, shows and MGCC racing support
2012Tim MorrisFor instigating the Register’s Charity Fundraising from 2006. Register Chairman from 2008 until 2013. Chairman of MGF10 event in 2005 and then instigated and chaired the MGFest series from 2007 culminating in MGF15 in 2010.  Organised Hard Top Relay in 2012 culminating in over £10,000 being raised for charity since 2006
2013Nigel & Jo MayConstant support of the Register over many years, Support and help at Register events,  being Regional Reps for Somerset & Dorset Region and for taking on the Members Database at short notice.
2014Ron KempFor taking over the treasurer role and creating a new, simpler system of accounting.
2015Pete OpieFor rebuilding the main website and micro site.
2016Ian WrightFor organising Register events for Thames Valley and the main register, instigating multi-regional events.
2017David & Andrea KoskelaFor supporting the MGF Register over many years both locally in the South East and nationally. Supported the Register through sponsorship of events and publicity through MGF racing and their own MGF dealership.
2018Michael BeneckeFor promoting the club and the MGF in Germany and organising the Rhein Tours.
2019John & Christine WilsonFor supporting the Register over many years and continuing helping on show stands plus as South Coast Reps and committee positions.
2020Tim & Hazel RoweTim & Hazel ran the Yorkshire successfully for several years but have now moved out of the area – now Tim is starting up a new region!
2021Rob & Jane ParryJane is the Register secretary and Rob a Regional Rep plus they regularly contribute to the Register’s shows and provide cars for display
2022Ian & Angie WrightContinued enthusiasm in organising main events for the Register
President Tim Morris presents 2021 winners Rob & Jane with the trophy at MGLive!