FIA Prize Giving Ceremony


The FIA Prize Giving Ceremony is an annual event promoted by Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile which honours the achievements of all FIA champions over the previous season.
In 2014, the FIA introduced a new format where the champions and guests took part in a competition held at a kart circuit designed by Hermann Tilke, under the race direction of Charlie Whiting. Rookie of the Year and Action of the Year are presented annually, whilst awards such as Personality of the Year have previously been awarded. Other special awards include Outstanding Official of the Year and the President Innovation Medal.

Location

The 1995 ceremony was to take place in Monte Carlo, Monaco, but was cancelled due to the general strikes in nearby France.
YearCountryCity
1996Monaco

Awards winners

Personality of the Year

The FIA Personality of the Year award sees permanently accredited media from the FIA's World Championships honour the competitor or figure who they believe achieved an exceptional performance this season. This figure can be a driver, a team manager, an official, a volunteer, etc., affiliated to an FIA Championship or Event. Each member of the media is required to vote for three individuals in the first stage before choosing from a final selection of ten. The Personality of the Year award was dropped ahead of the 2022 Prize Giving Ceremony, replaced with two new prize categories.
YearWinnerSeriesRole
2013

Action of the Year

The FIA Action of the Year award allows motorsport fans to choose their defining event of the sporting year. Balloting for the award is undertaken by motor racing fans via the FIA's official website.
YearWinnerSeriesEvent
2014

Rookie of the Year

The FIA Rookie of the Year is selected amongst drivers who completed their first season in an FIA-sanctioned championship. Eligible series include the FIA Formula One World Championship, World Rally Championship, European Rally Championship, World Touring Car Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, World Rallycross Championship, European Rallycross Championship, FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula Three Championships, and Karting KF World Championship.
YearWinnerSeries
2014

Outstanding Official of the Year

The FIA Outstanding Official of the Year, one of two new categories introduced in 2022, is selected amongst the FIA's "army of volunteers and officials who form the backbone of the sport". The winner is selected by the FIA Volunteers and Officials Commission.
YearWinnerRole
2022F1GP|2022|Mexican

FIA President Innovation Medal

The FIA President Innovation Medal, one of two new categories introduced in 2022, was created by current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to recognize "people coming with ideas helping not only the sport but also in worldwide context". The winner is selected by the incumbent FIA president.
YearWinnerRole
2022