| The Dewar Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | "Outstanding British technical achievement in the automotive field during the preceding year" |
| Presented by | Royal Automobile Club |
| First awarded | 1906 |
| Currently held by | Cosworth |
| Website | https://www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk/motoring/trophies-and-awards/the-dewar-trophy/ |
The Dewar Trophy is a cup donated in the early years of the twentieth century by Sir Thomas R. Dewar, M.P. a member of parliament of the United Kingdom (UK), to be awarded each year by the Royal Automobile Club (R. A .C.) of the United Kingdom "to the motor car which should successfully complete the most meritorious performance or test furthering the interests and advancement of the automobile industry".[1]
The Dewar Trophy Technical Committee, who are responsible for the awarding of the trophy also award the Simms Medal at the same time as the Dewar Trophy. The Simms medal is awarded "for ‘An Outstanding Contribution to Motoring Innovation’. The Royal Automobile Club Simms Medal is named after the Club’s founding member Frederick Simms and is awarded to recognise a genuine contribution to motoring innovation by individuals or small companies"[2].