The Champion of Champions trophy is awarded to the Open finalist whose time is the best when compared to the existing championship record. It has been donated by long-term indoor rowing supporters Harry and Jessie Welsh. Over 150 years old, the trophy was made by Jessie's grandfather, a master silversmith from Birmingham. This year's winner is Graham Benton, making him the first person to win the trophy twice.

Event	Name	Club	Time	% of Record
Men's Hwt	Graham Benton	MAD Team IRC/Reading Uni BC	5:46.7	99.31%
Men's Lwt	Bob Hewitt	Scarborough ARC	6:21.0	96.85%
Women's Hwt	Claire Abbey	City of Oxford RC	6:51.3	95.53%
Women's Lwt	Naomi Hoogesteger	Uni of London WBC	7:09.8	98.56%

Past Winners

GBR

Year	Name	Country	Event	Time	% of Record
2002	Lisa Schlenker	USA	Women's Open Lwt	7:04.1	102.31%
2003	Matthew Pinsent	GBR	Men's Open Hwt	5:47.9	98.97%
2004	Graham Benton	GBR	Men's Open Hwt	5:53.9	97.40%
2005	Naomi Hoogesteger	Women's Lwt	7:03.6	100.12%