ACCELRATE 5 - TROPHIES.

Are you taking a trophy home this year?

Accelerate feature 8 official award categories, celebrating the full variety of builds that make our show what it is. From detailed engine bays to perfectly executed classics, we recognise quality across the board. 

Our 2026 Award Categories 

• Best Hot Hatch
• Best Wheels In Show
• Best Diesel
• Best Classic
• Best Japanese
• Best Engine Bay

That "Freakin' Cool" Award and the one everybody wants ...

... AND BEST CAR IN SHOW - THE GOLDEN CAM

This is the one. Awarded to THE stand out vehicle of the entire event, whether that's for detail, originality, execution or presence and this year the winner doesn't just take home the Golden Cam, they also take home £1500 cash, sponsored by our friends at SDL Car Parts.

How the judging works.

We select a completely independent judging panel every year, its never Norther Monkey Tuning.

Typically 3  judges will individually shortlist their favourite vehicles throughout the day using stickers. They then come together to review the shortlisted cars and decide the winners.

No Applications, No Pre Selection and No Favouritism. 

If you've bought a ticket and shown your car you're eligible. 

THAT "FREAKIN' COOL" AWARD

This one's different, it might be a full build, it might be a wild engine bay, it might be something completely unexpected. Last year a miniature VW Camper took it. (See last years winners pictures below)

If it makes us just stop and go "That's Freakin' Cool" its in the running.

THE UN-CEEN AWARD

Alongside our official trophies, CEEN presents their own award for a vehicle that hasn't already been shortlisted by our judges. A chance for something under the radar to get the recognition it deserves. 

Check out last years winners below ...