From a press release issued by the FIM:

Mies, December 22

2002 FIM World Champions’ Awards

The 2002 FIM World Champions’ Awards Ceremony, organised by Dorna, was held yesterday evening at the Grand Hotel Billia in St-Vincent, Val d’Aosta (Italy). In the presence of FIM delegates and many guests, the World Champions received their medals and trophies from FIM President Francesco Zerbi and the respective Presidents of Commissions. Representatives of the Manufacturers’ World Champions received their diplomas.

Two FIM Environmental Awards were awarded in St Vincent: One was received by Mr. Dieter Junge, UEM President, on behalf of his brother Peter Junge for his work and dedication to the CIE from the founding of the Environmental Working Group in 1992 to his death in April 2002; and the other by Mrs. Sarah Claire Ahlers on behalf of the Northland Motorcycle Riders Association for their very efficient work in favour of the environment during the American round of the Individual World Championship for Trial in Duluth, Minnesota.

World Champions present in St Vincent:

Road Racing: Valentino Rossi (ITA-MotoGP), Marco Melandri (ITA-GP 250), Colin Edwards (USA-Superbike), Fabien Foret (FRA-Supersport), team Zongshen (CHN-Endurance), Steve Abbott & James Biggs (GBR-Sidecar), Team Repsol Honda (MotoGP Team); Arnaud Vincent (FRA-GP 125) not present due to injury (broken ankle).

Motocross: Stefan Everts (BEL-500), Mickael Pichon (FRA-250), Mickael Maschio (FRA-125), Kristers Sergis & Artis Rasmanis (LAT-Sidecar Cross), Thierry Van Den Bosch (FRA-Supermoto).

Trial: Dougie Lampkin (GBR).

Indoor Trial: Albert Cabestany (SPA).

Women’s Trial Cup: Laia Sanz (SPA).

Enduro: Petteri Silvan (FIN-125), Samuli Aro (FIN-250 2st/2T), Peter Bergvall (SWE-250 4st/4T), Juha Salminen (FIN-400 & overall), Anders Eriksson (SWE-500).

Track Racing: Tony Rickardsson (SWE-GP Speedway), Per-Olov Serenius (SWE-Ice Racing), Robert Barth (GER-Long Track), Lukas Dryml (CZE-Speedway Junior).


Manufacturers/Constructeurs:
Road Racing: Honda (MotoGP), Aprilia (GP 250, GP 125), Suzuki (Supersport, Endurance), Ducati (Superbike), Yamaha (Sidecar).

Motocross: Suzuki (250), KTM (500, 125, Supermoto).

Enduro: Husqvarna (125, 250 2st/2T, 500, overall/scratch), KTM (400), Yamaha (250 4st/4T),