The Special Award trophy is awarded to a team who have, in the eyes of the National Championship organisers, deserved to have their achievement recognised. Between 2002 and 2021 this trophy was used as a replacement for the Proop's Pot which was lost.
Here are some photographs of past winners
| Year | Held by | Note |
| 2023 | Bassenthwaite SC | 2nd Team of three boats entered from the same club |
| 2022 | Poppy Luxton & Lottie Tregaskes | For smiling in the face of adversity |
