FIA Prize Giving Ceremony#FIA President Innovation Medal
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The FIA Prize Giving Ceremony is an annual event promoted by Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.fia.com/news/fia-prize-giving-2014-inaugurates-new-format-doha |title=FIA Prize-Giving 2014 inaugurates new format in Doha |author= |date=27 November 2014 |website=fia.com |publisher=Federation Internationale de l'Automobile |access-date=23 November 2016 |quote=}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.grandprix.com/news/the-french-strike-out-fia-decisions.html|title=The French strike out FIA decisions|date=11 December 1995|work=GrandPrix.com|access-date=11 December 2023}}
Awards winners
= Personality of the Year =
File:2019 Formula One tests Barcelona, Kubica (32309897777).jpg: winner of Personality of the Year award in 2013]]
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.{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Luke|date=8 November 2013|title=FIA announce two new awards for end of season prize-giving|url=https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2013/11/08/fia-announce-two-new-awards-for-end-of-season-prize-giving/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301000907/http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2013/11/08/fia-announce-two-new-awards-for-end-of-season-prize-giving/|archive-date=1 March 2016|access-date=31 July 2020|publisher=NBC Sports}} The Personality of the Year award was dropped ahead of the 2022 Prize Giving Ceremony, replaced with two new prize categories.{{Cite web |last=Chokhani |first=Darshan |date=2022-12-10 |title=Hamilton, Maloney winners in '22 FIA Prize Gala other than champs |url=https://formularapida.net/hamilton-maloney-winners-in-22-fia-prize-gala-other-than-champs/ |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=FormulaRapida.net |language=en-US}}
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| Year
! Winner ! Series ! Role ! {{Abbr|1=Ref.|2=References}} |
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| 2013
|{{flagicon|POL}} Robert Kubica |Driver |
| 2014
|{{flagicon|GBR}} Lewis Hamilton |Driver |
| 2015
|{{flagicon|NLD}} Max Verstappen |Driver |
| 2016
|{{flagicon|NLD}} Max Verstappen |Driver |
| 2017
|{{flagicon|NLD}} Max Verstappen |Driver |
| 2018
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} Lewis Hamilton |Driver |
| 2019
|{{Flagicon|AUT}} Niki Lauda |Team personnel |
| 2020
|{{flagicon|GBR}} Lewis Hamilton |Driver |
| 2021
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} Lewis Hamilton |Driver |
=Action of the Year=
File:Max Verstappen 2017 Malaysia 3.jpg: winner of Action of the Year award in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019.]]
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. In 2024, the award was divided into seven categories, for the FIA World Championship in each motorsport discipline.{{Cite web |url=https://www.fia.com/news/landmark-fia-awards-see-2024-fia-champions-crowned-rwanda |title=Landmark FIA Awards see 2024 FIA Champions crowned in Rwanda |date=14 December 2024 |website=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |access-date=14 December 2024}}
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| Year
! Winner ! Series ! Event ! {{Abbr|1=Ref.|2=References}} |
|---|
| 2014
| {{flagicon|NLD}} Max Verstappen | Formula 3 European Championship | Overtaking Antonio Giovinazzi in Imola |
| 2015
| {{flagicon|NLD}} Max Verstappen | Overtaking Felipe Nasr at the {{F1GP|2015|Belgian}} |
| 2016
| {{flagicon|NLD}} Max Verstappen | Overtaking Nico Rosberg at the {{F1GP|2016|Brazilian}} |
| 2017
| {{flagicon|FIN}} Esapekka Lappi | Jump at the Rally de Portugal |
| 2018
| {{flagicon|FIN}} Teemu Suninen | Save at Rally Finland |
| 2019
| {{flagicon|NLD}} Max Verstappen | Overtaking Charles Leclerc at the {{F1GP|2019|British}} |
| 2020
| {{flagicon|FIN}} Kimi Räikkönen | Opening lap at the {{F1GP|2020|Portuguese}} |
| 2021
| {{flagicon|ESP}} Fernando Alonso | Defending position against Lewis Hamilton at the {{F1GP|2021|Hungarian}} |
| 2022
|{{flagicon|GBR}} Lewis Hamilton |Overtaking Charles Leclerc and Sergio Pérez at the {{F1GP|2022|British}} |
| 2023
| {{flagicon|ESP}} Fernando Alonso | Overtaking Sergio Pérez on the last lap of the {{F1GP|2023|São Paulo}} |
| rowspan=7|2024
|{{flagicon|MEX}} Sergio Pérez |Overtaking Carlos Sainz Jr. and Fernando Alonso at the {{F1GP|2024|Chinese}} sprint |
| {{flagicon|FRA}} Adrien Fourmaux
|Jump at the Safari Rally |
| {{flagicon|FRA}} Julien Andlauer
|Overtaking Paul-Loup Chatin at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps |
| {{flagicon|GBR}} Sam Bird
|Overtaking Mitch Evans on the last lap of the São Paulo ePrix |
| {{flagicon|SWE}} Klara Andersson
|World Rallycross Championship |Overtaking Kevin Hansen and Timmy Hansen at the World RX of Hungary |
| {{flagicon|FRA}} Loïc Minaudier {{flagicon|FRA}} Mathieu Serradori |World Rally-Raid Championship |Moving motorbike at the Dakar Rally |
| {{flagicon|GBR}} Kenzo Craigie
|Overtaking Noah Baglin on the last lap of the OK-Junior World Championship |
= Rookie of the Year =
File:Charles Leclerc after winning F2 championship-2.jpg: winner of Rookie of the Year award in 2017 and 2018.]]
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.
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| Year
! Winner ! Series ! {{Abbr|1=Ref.|2=References}} |
|---|
| 2014
| {{flagicon|RUS}} Daniil Kvyat |
| 2015
| {{flagicon|NLD}} Max Verstappen |
| 2016
| {{flagicon|SWE}} Kevin Hansen |
| 2017
| {{flagicon|MCO}} Charles Leclerc |
| 2018
|{{Flagicon|MON}} Charles Leclerc |
| 2019
|{{Flagicon|THA}} Alexander Albon |
| 2020
|{{flagicon|JPN}} Yuki Tsunoda |
| 2021
|{{flagicon|AUS}} Oscar Piastri |
| 2022
|{{Flagicon|BRB}} Zane Maloney |
| 2023
|{{flagicon|AUS}} Oscar Piastri |
| 2024
|{{Flagicon|BRA}} Gabriel Bortoleto |
= 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 (VOC).
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| Year
! Winner ! Role ! {{Abbr|1=Ref.|2=References}} | |
|---|---|
| 2022
| {{flagicon|MEX}} Filiberto Loranca Marañón | Clerk of the Course, {{F1GP|2022|Mexican}} | |
| 2023
| {{flagicon|BHR}} Sadiq Kalawadh | Manager of Events, Bahrain International Circuit | |
| 2024
| {{flagicon|AUS}} Carol Anne Armstrong | Official for various FIA championships |
= FIA President Innovation Medal =
File:Bernie Ecclestone 2012 Bahrain (cropped).jpg: winner of FIA President Innovation Medal in 2024]]
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.
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| Year
! Winner ! Role ! {{Abbr|1=Ref.|2=References}} | |
|---|---|
| 2022
| {{flagicon|RSA}} Gordon Murray | Road and race car design (Formula One) | |
| 2023
| {{flagicon|SWE}} Christian von Koenigsegg | Automotive engineering | |
| 2024
| {{flagicon|GBR}} Bernie Ecclestone | Promotion of Formula One |
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