The four categories we are seeking nominations for are:<\/p>\n
Tram (Traditional) of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n Last 3 winners: Manx Electric Railway 2<\/strong>, Stockport 5<\/strong>, Manx Electric Railway 54<\/strong><\/p>\n In the original \u201caward\u201d category\u00a0\u2013 the Traditional Tram of the Year \u2013 it has been another case that at the start of the year we thought there would be a large number to nominate but then it didn\u2019t quite happen as we expected! \u00a0Despite that there have still been some highlights in the past 12 months so if you can think of a tram deserving of a nomination please let us know giving reasons why just in case its not that obvious.<\/p>\n Tram (Modern) of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n Last 3 winners: Manchester Metrolink 1023<\/strong>, Manchester Metrolink 3073<\/strong>, Blackpool 001<\/strong>\/Manchester Metrolink 3006<\/strong><\/p>\n Is there anything which has caught your eye on our modern tramways during 2022 which deserves a mention? In the past nominees have received new adverts, started a new service or entered service for the first time \u2013 but what has been involved in that something special over 2021? It\u2019s up to you!<\/p>\n Tramway of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n Last 3 winners: Crich Tramway Village, Seaton Tramway, Heaton Park Tramway<\/p>\n This category is for modern operating tramway\/light rail systems and heritage tramways\/museums and we\u2019re looking for a system which has done something special or stood out from the crowd for another reason. What that may be is up to you \u2013 just get nominating!<\/p>\n Event of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n Last 3 winners: Winter Manx Heritage Transport Festival, Seaton Tramway: 50th<\/sup> Anniversary event, Manx Heritage Transport Festival<\/p>\n 2022 has seen the return to normality for a lot of special events in the heritage tram sector but this category can also be used for any specific events on modern operating tramways \u2013 maybe the opening of a new line, improved service or anything else really!<\/p>\n Those are the categories, so how do you nominate? You can either leave a comment below, drop an email to gareth@britishtramsonline.co.uk<\/a> or comment on our Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you want to know more about the contest please visit the dedicated Tram of the Year page at http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/tramofyear.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n Winner of last year\u2019s \u201cTram (Traditional) of the Year\u201d was Manx Electric Railway 2. Its seen here on 1st August 2021 when paired with trailer 42 at Ballacallow. (Photograph by David Mee)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we enter December it is time once again to launch the British Trams Online Tram of the Year contest \u2013 every year since 2003 we have run a vote to find the \u201cTram of the Year\u201d with 2012 seeing … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-dm-550x367.jpg\")
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