Autocar's top honour, the Issigonis Trophy – named after Mini designer Sir Alec Issigonis – was awarded to Rimac founder Mate Rimac, in recognition of the contribution that he and his company have made to the car industry. Rimac produces high-end sports cars of its own design, but is also a major supplier to other car makers.
Other industry figures celebrated as part of the Autocar Awards included Prodrive founder David Richards, who was this year's recipient of the Sturmey Award – named after Autocar's founding editor, Henry Sturmey. The Sturmey Award celebrates an individual who has brought the highest technical standards to the car industry.
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