Nominations Now Open for the
2026–2027 Wheel of Achievement Awards
Help recognize the people, projects, policies, and initiatives that are advancing bicycle and pedestrian accessibility throughout Central Florida.
Celebrating Leadership and Innovation in Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility
The Wheel of Achievement Awards celebrate outstanding efforts that make communities safer, more connected, and more accessible through thoughtful planning, innovative design, improved facilities, supportive public policy, and community leadership. Now in its fourth cycle, the awards honor municipalities, public agencies, advocacy organizations, engineering and planning firms, businesses, community groups, and individual leaders who are creating places where people can safely walk, bike, and roll.
About the Wheel of Achievement Awards
The Wheel of Achievement Awards celebrate outstanding efforts that make communities safer, more connected, and more accessible through thoughtful planning, innovative design, improved facilities, supportive public policy, and community leadership.
Now in its fourth cycle, the program recognizes the work of municipalities, public agencies, advocacy organizations, engineering and planning firms, businesses, community groups, and individual leaders who are helping create places where people can safely walk, bike, and roll.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Nominations may include a wide range of people, organizations, and efforts that have advanced bicycle and pedestrian accessibility across Bike/Walk Central Florida’s service area.
Eligible nominations include:
Individual community leaders, advocates, and professionals
Nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups
Public agencies and municipalities
Planning, engineering, and design firms
Private sector partners and businesses
Projects, programs, and initiatives
Policies or planning efforts that improve safety, access, or connectivity
Self-nominations are welcome, and submissions may come from community members, peers, or organizations.
Award Categories
To recognize the many ways communities are improving bicycle and pedestrian accessibility, nominations are accepted across the following categories:
Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design
Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design
Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design
Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design
Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design
Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design
Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design
Self-nominations are welcome, and submissions may come from community members, peers, or organizations.
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Wall of Safety Champions
Recognizing past winners who are shaping safer, more connected communities
Below are recipients of the Wheel of Achievement Awards—projects, organizations, and individuals whose leadership and innovation exemplify progress in active transportation.
2025 Winners
Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design
City of Greenacres & Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Innovative Bike/Ped Infrastructure: Small Scale
City of Altamonte Springs
Innovative Bike/Ped Infrastructure: Large Scale
Polk County & Polk TPO
Outstanding Community Leadership for People Who Bike (Individual)
Todd Addicott (SORBA Jax)
Outstanding Community Leadership for People Who Bike (Organization)
Wee Wheel Wellington
Outstanding Community Leadership for People Who Walk
Justin Cournoyer, Reimagine I-175
Outstanding Public Policy Advocate
Naples Pathway Coalition
2024 Winners

Special Achievement
City of Orlando

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Small
Florida Department of Transportation District 5

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Large
WBQ Design & Engineering

Outstanding Bike/Ped Advocacy Organization
OBT Development Board

Outstanding Bike/Ped Advocacy Champion
Laura Hardwicke
2023 Winners

Special Achievement
City of Orlando

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Single-Point
Seminole County and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Small Corridor
City of Casselberry

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Honorable Mention
Florida Department of Transportation

Outstanding Bike/Ped Advocacy Champion
Cristina Cruz
Get Involved or Learn More
Have questions about the Wheel of Achievement Awards, or interested in learning more about the event? Whether you’d like to nominate a project, person, or organization, or simply want to understand how the awards work, our team is here to help.






