2025 Wheel of Achievement Awards

The Wheel of Achievement Awards recognizes standout projects and advocacy efforts that go beyond the minimum, demonstrating measurable impact in making it safer and easier for people to walk, bike, and roll in Central Florida.

Bike Walk Central Florida's Wheel of Achievement Awards

For more than 14 years, Bike/Walk Central Florida has led the charge to make our region a top-tier walkable, bikeable, and rollable community. We are the go-to resource and hub for a growing network of urban planners, engineers, nonprofits, and community changemakers—all committed to creating safer streets and stronger communities.

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Award categories and winners are selected by a judging panel comprised of board members from Bike/Walk Central Florida and the Florida Bicycle Association—a knowledgeable group with decades of combined experience in planning, designing, and advocating for active transportation solutions.

Award Categories

Innovative Bike/Ped Plan or Design

Innovative Bike/Ped Infrastructure: Small Scale

Innovative Bike/Ped Infrastructure: Large Scale

Outstanding Public Policy Advocate

Outstanding Community Leadership for People Who Walk

Outstanding Community Leadership for People Who Bike

Who Should Apply

Eligible nominees include:

City or county governments
Planning and engineering design firms
Nonprofits and grassroots organizations
Advocacy groups
Community leaders and volunteers

Why Apply

The Wheel of Achievement Awards program celebrates people and projects from all corners of the active transportation world. If you're working to make walking, biking, or rolling safer in your community, this is for you.

Recognition

Get the credit you deserve for your commitment to safer streets. Share your story and amplify your impact.

Validation

This isn’t just an award—it’s a public acknowledgment of your hard work and your role in shaping a better transportation future.

Networking

Connect with like-minded peers, partners, and potential funders working toward the same vision at the awards.

Visibility

Your story matters. Winning projects and advocates will be featured through our platforms and promotional channels.

Opportunity

Use your recognition to unlock new doors—whether it's funding, partnerships, or momentum for your next big idea.

Showcase impact. Celebrate success. Inspire others.

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Attend the 2025 Awards Celebration

at the Florida Bicycle Summit!

The 2025 Wheel of Achievement Awards will be presented during a special segment at the Florida Bicycle Summit, co-hosted by Bike/Walk Central Florida and the Florida Bicycle Association.

Event Details

Friday, November 14, 2025
Tanner Hall, Winter Garden, FL
Lunch is included

Space is limited. Reserve your spot now!

This isn’t your typical awards ceremony. Hear from inspiring leaders, connect with transportation trailblazers, and celebrate the power of community-driven change.

Wall of Safety Champions

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

Special Achievement

City of Orlando

WOA Wheel of Achievement Awards Winner 2023 GPI

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