New partner and venue for International Historic Motoring Awards

The 2024 International Historic Motoring Awards presented by Lockton will take place on 22 November at the most glittering new venue in London. The recently opened Peninsula London, overlooking Hyde Park Corner, is not only the most prestigious hotel to open in the capital for years, but it is also the perfect place for classic motoring enthusiasts to celebrate the very best in the industry.

The Peninsula Group, which has sites in 12 global cities, is chaired by well-known collector Sir Michael Kadoorie, and the new London hotel reflects his passion for cars and aviation through its theming, including the Brooklands by Claude Bosi restaurant with its two Michelin stars.

Following the takeover of Octane by Hothouse Media just before Christmas, the International Historic Motoring Awards are now back under the stewardship of Geoff Love, who was responsible for launching the sector-defining awards at St Pancras in 2011. 

He said: ‘Having established these awards more than a decade ago in order to recognise and reward excellence in our industry, this is the natural evolution for them.

‘The International Historic Motoring Awards are the only global event of their kind in the classic and performance car world and warrant a venue and partner reflecting that.’

The awards also welcome a new presenting partner in Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage. As well as a new venue and presenting partner, the 2024 awards will have some changes to the categories. This year’s nominees will be vying for the following trophies:

Young Achiever

Bespoke Car of the Year

Car of the Year

Club of the Year

Industry Supporter of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

Motorsport Event of the Year

Tour of Rally of the Year

Motoring Event of the Year

Breakthrough Event of the Year

Specialist of the Year

Achievement of the Year

Museum/Collection of the Year

Media of the Year

Restoration of the Year