Award History

THE 2026 AWARD will be a secondment to join Blakeney Motorsport for one month during the summer 2027 race season.

We are now heading into year 5 and looking to top up the Awards financial tank so that we may continue Simon’s legacy of giving the opportunity to get young people into an old car who could not otherwise afford to go racing.

BLACK CAT STICKERS

We are delighted to continue the sale of our lucky black cat stickers for £5 each with a donation via this page.

Collection can be made from either the HSCC or Heritage Skills Academy. Please see details on www.Diffsaward.com/fundraising-donate

THE AWARD

OBJECTIVE: To continue in perpetuity a legacy of Simon’s ethos in recognising and encouraging the next generation of young Heritage Apprentice Engineers through opportunity in Motorsport.

AWARDED TO: A young individual, identified by a select panel of judges for demonstrating talent in engineering, passion, enthusiasm and exceptional commitment as a team player during their apprenticeship.

THE PRIZE:

• To live and work for 1 month with a well known Heritage Motorsport business.

• A £3,000 award to cover the cost of accommodation, travel and subsistence during their secondment.

• Secondment to include one international Historic Motorsport event.

• An opportunity to gain your ARDS race license including FR race suit, gloves, shoes and helmet.

Full details can be found on the web site www.Diffsaward.com.