The Pinhard Trophy is awarded annually to the young motorcyclist - under 21 years of age - from an ACU affiliated club, who is adjudged to have made the most meritorious achievement in motorcycle sport in the preceding year. The winner is selected following consideration of applications by five independent judges. There were ten nominations this year, and the standard of nominees was exceptionally high.
For 2009, the Pinhard Trophy for Best British Rider awarded to Bradley Smith.
The award was made at the British MotoGP on Friday, 18th June. Bradley went on to finish third in the race on Sunday at Silverstone.