Awards Night is held annually on the first Tuesday in October as part of the monthly General Meeting and presents an opportunity for CSMEE members to exhibit their work in a competitive way and gain recognition for their efforts, as judged by their peers.
Any financial member can compete for awards.
Each entry should be LARGELY the work of the entrant.
There are seven categories, the winner of each being selected by the popular vote of members and guests present on the night.
The winner of each category will receive a trophy or cup to be held for one year until the next awards night. They will also receive a certificate and their name will be entered on the respective honours board on the clubrooms wall.
THE AWARDS
CURRY CUP - For best workmanship on any entry.
Named after Frank Curry. Frank was an engineer at Wallace & Cooper, Timaru before moving to Christchurch. He was a former President of CSMEE. First awarded 1995.
EDSALL AWARD - For best first model.
Named after Monty Edsall. Monty was an engineering manager in Christchurch. First awarded 1968.
HARRISON CUP - For best boat.
Named after Jim Harrison. Jim was a draughtsman at Christchurch City Council. He made several ship models including the cargo ship model on display in the Clubrooms. First awarded 1966.
MOODY CUP - For best entry overall.
Named after John Moody. John was a self employed businessman. He was instrumental in the Clubhouse and track at Andrews Cres. First awarded 1951.
POWELL SHIELD - For best item of workshop equipment.
Named after Harry Powell. Harry was a technician at Christchurch Hospital and made several engines. First awarded 1962.
KEVIN WELSH CUP - For best road vehicle.
Kevin was a maintenance engineer at Temuka Insulators. First awarded 1993.
CANTERBURY RAILWAY AWARD - For best 7 1/4” Gauge model.
This award consists of a slice of the original wrought iron rail from the Canterbury Railway of 1870. First awarded 2004.
RAISED TRACK AWARD - For best 5” Gauge (or less) model.
This is a new award for 2026.
OTHER AWARDS
PRESIDENTS CUP - For best small entry. Decided by the President alone. First awarded 1995.
ROSS FIELDEN AWARD - Decided by the elected Committee members from nominations received from the general membership. New in 2017.
BENT COUPLING AWARD - For that embarrassing incident which you thought went unnoticed.
Award For Winners - 2026
Moody Cup Best Model Overall Douglas Medlycott
Curry Cup Best Workmanship In Any Model Mike James / Rob Wilson
Harrison Cup Best Model Boat Geoff Tie
Powell Shield Best Workshop Equipment Ian Fanshawe
Presidents Cup Best Small Model Dean Farrow
Edsall Award Best First Model Douglas Medlycott
Kevin Welsh Cup Best Road Vehicle Rex Walker
Canterbury Railways Trophy Best 7 1/4" Loco or Rolling Stock Douglas Medlycott
Raised Track Award Best 5" Gauge Loco or Rolling Stock Mike James / Rob Wilson
Ross Fielden Award Best New Innovation or Contribution to CSMEE Don Ellis / Ken Sullivan
The "Bent Coupling" Award In recognition of something the recipient Glen Batchelor
wished would remain their little secret!