The ACU wish to congratulate Emma Bristow after being honoured with an MBE in the King’s 2023 Birthday honours list.
The 8-times FIM Women’s World Trials Champion, has been awarded an MBE for services to Motorsport and Women in Sport.
The award reflects Emma’s gender defying, long-term career in Motorsport and tireless commitment to putting Britain on top of the motorcycle world with a total so far of 44 x FIM TrialGP wins, 8 x FIM Women’s World Trials Championship titles and further 2 x FIM Women’s World Super Enduro titles making her one of Britain’s top female athletes.
Commenting on becoming a Member of the British Empire (MBE) Emma said “I am so honoured to receive this award, it was completely unexpected, all I have ever tried to do keep improving myself and with it raise the level of women’s competition. I just want to thank everybody who has supported my career but in particular to Sherco Motorcycles who have committed to women in motorsport above and beyond any other manufacturer.”
This award has previously been awarded to celebrities such as Ed Sheeran, Adele, Harry Kane, alongside motorsport stars including Lewis Hamilton, John McGuiness, David Knight and so Emma is in good company as she continues to inspire and pave the way for the future generation to follow her in her steps. Emma added “although I am still aiming to win more world championships the future is important to me as I want to pass on my experience to younger riders and help others, particularly the girls to achieve some of the success I have been able to achieve”.
Emma now waits for the official date to attend Buckingham Palace and receive her award from the Royal Family.
ACU General Secretary, Matthew Wear commented, “This is excellent news that Emma has been recognised for her services to Trials both in the UK and abroad and everyone at the ACU offers our heartfelt congratulations to Emma for this outstanding achievement to which she should feel very proud”.
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