The Society of Automotive Historians in Britain instigated in 2011 their Michael Sedgwick Award. Given annually in the name of the much respected motoring author, the late Michael Sedgwick, the S.A.H.B. Awards Panel invites nominations for books specifically about aspects of motoring in Britain. The winning book will demonstrate excellence in its research, presentation, readability and novelty, and will materially further our understanding of the subject.

To enhance this S.A.H.B. award, the Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust will also give a £250 donation to the recipient. 

Nominations are due by 1 July each year for books published in the previous twelve months. The winner is announced and the award presented at the October seminar and AGM of the Society of Automotive Historians of Britain (www.autohistory.org.uk).

The book must be in the English language. Nominations should be made to the chair of the MSA panel, Dr Craig Horner, on c.horner@mmu.ac.uk.

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Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the Bradley Award

The James J. Bradley Distinguished Service Award, presented by the Society of Automotive Historians, honors the work of libraries and archives whose mission is to preserve motor vehicle resource materials. James J. Bradley, whose memory it honors, was the noted curator of the National Automotive History Collection at the Detroit Public Library. The Bradley Award was first presented in 1982. Nominations are due August 1, 2013. The award will be presented at the SAH annual banquet at the Hershey Country Club on October 11, 2013 during the AACA Eastern Fall Meet at Hershey, PA. To nominate a deserving library or archives, email Judith.Endelman@gmail.com for a copy of the nomination form. Send the completed Bradley Award nomination form to Judith.Endelman@gmail.com . Don’t worry if you can’t fill out all of the form. Do as much as you can. The 2011 winner was the Revs Institute for Automotive Research in Naples, Florida. A list of previous Bradley Award winners and more information on the award can be found at www.autohistory.org Bradley Award committee members include Ed Garten, Mark Patrick, and Jim Wagner. Judith E. Endelman, chair, Bradley Award Committee Society of Automotive Historians

Good news from the northwest. The extensive archives at Manchester’s Museum of Science & Industry can now be searched online. Go to http://emu.msim.org.uk/htmlmn/collections/online/search-the-collections.php and see the huge range in the dropdown menu or search in the boxes provided. This is a most welcome addition for those interested in industrial and motoring history.

At its recent AGM and autumn seminar the SAHB was delighted to present the first Michael Sedgwick Award for John Dyson for his fine book Coachcraft: 1930s coachbuilding style published by the Railton Owners’ Club. In the opinion of the Award panel this book was of outstanding merit for its research and fresh material. SAHB Chairman Peter Card is seen here presenting the Award plaque to John Dyson. Our congratulations to John on this deserved win.