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

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


City of Greenacres & Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council

Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design

City of Greenacres & Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council

City of Altamone

Innovative Bike/Ped Infrastructure: Small Scale

City of Altamonte Springs

Polk County & Polk TPO

Innovative Bike/Ped Infrastructure: Large Scale

Polk County & Polk TPO

Todd Addicot

Outstanding Community Leadership for People Who Bike (Individual)

Todd Addicott (SORBA Jax)

Wee Wheel Wellington

Outstanding Community Leadership for People Who Bike (Organization)
Wee Wheel Wellington

Reimagine I-175

Outstanding Community Leadership for People Who Walk

Justin Cournoyer, Reimagine I-175

Naples Pathway Coalition

Outstanding Public Policy Advocate

Naples Pathway Coalition

2024 Winners


City of Orlando

Special Achievement

City of Orlando

FDOT

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Small

Florida Department of Transportation District 5

WBQ

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Large

WBQ Design & Engineering

OBT Next

Outstanding Bike/Ped Advocacy Organization

OBT Development Board

Laura Hardwicke

Outstanding Bike/Ped Advocacy Champion

Laura Hardwicke

2023 Winners


WOA Awards Winner

Special Achievement

City of Orlando

WOA Awards Winner

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Single-Point

Seminole County and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.

WOA Awards Winner

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Small Corridor

City of Casselberry

FDOT WOA Awards Winner

Outstanding Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Project or Effort: Honorable Mention

Florida Department of Transportation

WOA Awards Winner

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.

Featured Articles & Event Highlights

Wheel of Achievement Awards
By Anna Rutherford January 9, 2026
Celebrate Florida’s changemakers at the 3rd Annual Wheel of Achievement Awards, honoring leaders, projects, and policies advancing safer walking and biking statewide.