Club Hall of Fame
In 2020, the Club’s Committee introduced a new level of recognition – the Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria & Tasmania Hall of Fame.
The recognition stands above Honorary Life Membership and recognises individuals who have made a Remarkable Contribution to the Club.
Induction to the Club’s Hall of Fame is only conferred on a Club member in highly-exceptional circumstances, at the absolute discretion of the Committee, and in a ratio of one Hall of Fame inductee for every five Honorary Life Members.
A nominee must:
- have completed a minimum period of 15 years of membership
- display a general attitude and overall demeanour that reflects a dedication to the values of the Club as expressed in the Club’s Statement of Purposes and Rules
- have demonstrated a Remarkable Contribution to the Club for a period in excess of 10 years
The first of these awards were presented on 13 March 2021:
Coral Campbell
2021
Club member since August 1990 (Foundation member)
Club Committee 1991-1995, 1996-2000, 2001-2016, 2018-2021
Honorary Life Member 1997
Club President 2006-2012 (longest-serving)
Club Vice President 1997-2001, 2002-2006, 2012-2016 (12 years)
Club Secretary 1991-1995, 2005-2006
1993: Secretary of the first meeting of Presidents of all Mazda-affiliated MX-5 Clubs at Boomerang Ranch, Daylesford (sponsored by Mazda), at which the concept of NatMeet was born
Attended the inaugural NatMeet in 1994 (SA), as well as 2000 (Vic), 2004 (NSW), 2008 (Vic), 2010 (SA) and 2016 (Tas)
NatMeet 2000 and 2008 organising Committees; also assisted with 2010 SA and 2016 Vic/Tas NatMeets
Club Champion 1993 and 2010
Outstanding Achievement / Jinba Ittai Award: 2006, 2014 and 2020
1991-1995: editor/producer of Club magazine, “MX-5 Action”
1994-1995: worked with four other members from the two Victorian clubs to orchestrate the clubs’ 1995 merger
“mxtra” editing and production: 1995-late 1990s, early-2000s and 2006-present
Led development of all three versions of the Club website – 1999, 2003-2004 and 2017
2007-2011: Led the establishment of the Club Chapters
2008: Introduced first system for online payments and membership database
2009: Introduced “years of membership” recognitions, including badges
2010: Edited, designed and produced the Club’s “20 Roads for 20 Years” book
2010: Awarded CAMS Service Award in recognition of 20 years’ service to the Mazda MX-5 Club and as a professional supplier to CAMS
2010: Co-authored the Club Code of Conduct
2010: Introduced SmugMug as the Club’s online photo gallery
2011: Introduced the Club welcome pack for new members
2012: Established regular meetings of all Club Presidents (initial Chair, then Secretary 2012-2017 and 2018-2021)
2013: Introduced Mailchimp for Club email communications
2019: Co-developed foundation structure and processes for Club’s new “recognition” awards, including badge and certificate design
Will Campbell
2021
Club member since June 1998
Honorary Life Member 2003
Club President 2001-2004
Committee member 2000->
Membership Officer Officer 2000-2001, 2004->
Points Officer 2018-2019
NatMeet 2000 organising committee
Will’s contribution over the past 20 years has been remarkable. His enthusiastic involvement in Club activity and the outstanding contribution at a Committee level has only been achieved by a handful people in the history of the Club.
Will is a worthy inaugural inductee to the Club’s Hall of Fame.
Murray Finlay
2021
Club member since August 1990 (Foundation member)
Honorary Life Member 1997
Club President 2006-2012
Inducted to Hall of Fame and as the first Club Legend on the same day. Please refer to the citation in the Club Legend section.
Peter Dannock
2023
Club member since November 2007
Honorary Life Member 2021
Club President 2015-2018 and 2021-2022
Committee member 2009-2023
Club Secretary 2010-2015
Also served as Club Treasurer, Assistant Club Captain – Social and Club Captain – Social
Jinba Ittai Award 2020
Motorsport Champion 2015
Set up and managed our Club Permit Scheme from 2014
Co-authored the Club’s revised recognitions structure 2020
Peter’s contribution over the past 16 years has been truly remarkable. He remains a very regular participant in many Club activities and a strong advocate for the Club. His influence on all aspects of the Club’s activity has been extraordinarily positive.
Peter is a worthy inductee to the Club’s Hall of Fame.
