Canberra rides better when everyone can ride.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Jeff Ibbotson — for long-standing advocacy for cycling infrastructure in the ACT and local rail trails.

Event of the Year

Pedal Power Easy Social Rides — organised by Linda Laker and led by accredited ride leaders.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

David Brumfield — for overseeing the Fitability tandem cycling program over many years.

Volunteer Service Recognition

Peter Elford — for advocacy in Gungahlin and work with the Bike Library.
Julie Polson — for work on systems, risk management, insurance and Bike Library planning.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Sheila Webster — for promoting Pedal Power through stalls, social activities and member offerings.

Event of the Year

Family Friendly Bike Ride at Light Up Lyneham — organised by Penny Kendall.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Mike Watson — for work on Project Velograph and bicycle passing distance data.

Volunteer Service Recognition

Louise Watson — for her research, interviews and writing for Canberra Cyclist.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Roger Bacon — for the weekly Cycling News Roundup and years of advocacy.

Event of the Year

Big Skills for Small Bikes — with principal trainers Wendy Studman and Robert Brunato.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Grisoula Giopoulos, Carole Fullalove and Rosemary Dupont — for establishing Team App arrangements for social rides.

Volunteer Service Recognition

• Luke Wensing — for long service as Pedal Power’s Public Officer.
• Alan Laird — for organising the Ride 4 Research send-off and helping in the office.
• Jim Lee — for improvements to the Pedal Power website.
• Maurice Hermann, Mark Boast, Kip Tanner and Steve Ryan — for their ongoing cycling advocacy.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Julia Widdup — for producing Canberra Cyclist over 16 years.

Event of the Year

Fitz’s Challenge — organised by Clem Tozer, John Widdup, Carol Fullalove, Chuck Magee, Jan Puklowski and Vicki Deakin, with many event volunteers.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Clem Tozer — for years of leadership of Fitz’s Challenge.

Volunteer Service Recognition

• John Widdup and Mike Watson — for leading Kurrajong advocacy, including work on the Garden City Cycle Route.
• Richard Bush — for leading Murrumbidgee advocacy, raised crossings and budget analysis.
• Harvey Bell — for leading Brindabella advocacy, including paths at Sulwood Drive and Lake Tuggeranong.
• Gregg Berry — for leading Yerrabi advocacy on Gungahlin links and Yerrabi Pond.
• Rob Dalitz — for leading Ginninderra advocacy for cycling in Belconnen.
• Mark Boast — for leading the Participation and Environment team and safer cycling advocacy.
• Jeff Ibbotson — for participation and environment work and Woden safety advocacy.
• Roger Bacon — for advocacy research and the weekly Cycling News Roundup.
• Michael Shiel — for budget analysis for Pedal Power’s submission.
• Sarah Todd — for securing cycling improvements at Telopea Park and Lonsdale Street.
• David Wilson — for managing the advocacy inbox and co-leading Brindabella advocacy.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Carol Taylor — for many years of Board, advocacy, rides and communications work.

Event of the Year

Weekday Riders — organised and managed by Jon McRae.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Alan Vogt — for leadership of the Kowalski Brothers trail building volunteers.

Volunteer Service Recognition

• Glenn Cocking — for Fitability tandem cycling, fundraising, bike trailer work and leading rides.
• Rob Dalitz — for long-term advocacy, particularly the Belconnen Bikeway.
• Michael Shiel — for many years of work on Pedal Power’s budget submissions.
• Peter Le Mesurier — for helping update the privacy policy, event terms and ride waiver.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Roger Bacon — for producing the weekly Cycling News Roundup and providing research and history for Pedal Power’s advocacy.

Event of the Year

South Side Thursday Social Rides — Adrian and Teri Hobbs, for establishing and leading varied weekly rides from Tuggeranong for south-side members.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Lauren Brand — for 12 years of dedicated leadership and support for Fitability tandem riding.

Pedal Power Service Awards

• Vicki Deakin — for Tours Committee work and developing nutrition guides for Fitz’s Challenge entrants.
• John Hinds — for many years coordinating the event calendar and adapting rides to the new website.
• Clem Tozer, John Widdup and Gillian Helyar — for bringing the 2019 Fitz’s Challenge to life.
• Mark Boast — for following the Mike Hall inquest and advocating for safer country roads.
• Michael Shiel — for researching and drafting the 2020–21 Pedal Power ACT Budget Submission.

Volunteer Recognition Awards

• Terry Watson and Andrew Donaldson — for organising the Wanders 23 Sunday rides over many years.
• Dudley Hall — for helping with the Big Canberra Bike Ride, cycling programs and The Kids’ Cancer Project.
• Will Guo — for volunteering throughout the year, including at the Ride 2 Work Day Breakfast.
• Bryan Kalms — for organising Monday dirt rides and writing resources for Pedal Power members and the Board.
• Ulrika Li — for broad office support, including membership calls, vendor follow-up and the office inbox.
• David Turnbull and Alasdair Sinclair — for regular office administration, mail preparation and membership renewal calls.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Jeff Ibbotson — for dedication to Pedal Power and promoting cycling.

Event of the Year

Michael Shiel and Richard Bush — for coordinating the annual ACT Budget submission.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Wendy Studman — for leading New Horizons and First Wanderers.

Volunteer Service Award

• Bryan Kalms — for coordinating the website and database upgrade.
• Leigh Furlonger — for serving as Ride Leader Coordinator.
• Sophie Fisher — for engaging women from diverse backgrounds in cycling.

Volunteer Recognition Award

• Rob Dalitz — for advocacy on the Belconnen Bikeway project.
• Jon McRae — for coordinating the Wednesday social riders.
• Christopher Thompson — for coaching and mentoring New Horizons participants.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Jane Brooks — for her dedication to the Pedal Power Board.

Event of the Year

Bryan Kalms — for his contribution to Pedal Power ACT.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Lauren Brand — for her dedication and contribution to Fitability.

Volunteer Service Award

• Richard Bush — for his contribution to the Advocacy Team.
• Jon McRae — for his contribution to Pedal Power ACT.
• Rosemary Dupont — for her contribution to Pedal Power ACT.
• Alasdair Sinclair — for his contribution to Pedal Power ACT.

Volunteer Recognition Award

• Sue Lake, Mary Barr, Liz Walters and Wendy Studman — for their dedication and contributions to New Horizons.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Roger Bacon — for dedication to cycling advocacy and Pedal Power.

Event of the Year

Jeff Ibbotson and Gillian Helyar — for Cycling Without Age.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Sue Lake — for leading and managing New Horizons.

Service Award

• Peter Le Mesurier, Jennifer Nell, Richard Bush, Douglas Widdup, Vicki Deakin and Michael Braund — for their contributions to Pedal Power.

Volunteer Recognition Award

• Bryan Kalms — for dedication to Pedal Power.
• Karen Civil — for her contribution to Pedal Power.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

John Widdup — for his extensive administrative, ride leadership, event and advocacy work.

Event of the Year

• Annie McDevitt, Claire Munroe and Carol Taylor — for Pedal Power’s Social and Information Nights.
• Steve Shaw — for organising the Tassie Tour 2015.

Annemarie Driver Memorial Leadership Award

Gillian Helyar — for strong leadership as President.

Service Award

• Beth Johnson — for leading and managing New Horizons.
• Bryan Kalms — for his contributions to Pedal Power, including rides and organisational work.

Volunteer Recognition Award

• Jeff Ibbotson — for active travel, tourism and advocacy work.
• Natasha Beckmann — for her contribution to advocacy.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

John Smits — for managing the website events calendar for more than ten years, preparing the ride calendar for Canberra Cyclist for five years and leading the Sunday Wanderers fast group for more than five years.

Event of the Year

Timothy Papandreou’s visit to Canberra — organised by Roger Bacon and Jeff Ibbotson in June 2014 to share practical advice on promoting cycling with the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services and senior officials.

Leadership Award

Jane Brooks — for three years of leadership as President and her contribution to Pedal Power ACT’s growth.

Service Awards

• Alasdair Sinclair — for many years of valuable assistance in the office.
• Annemarie Driver — for ride leader education, accreditation and coordination since 2010.

Volunteer Recognition Awards

• Audi Minaulta — for helping with the Lake Burley Griffin 50th Birthday Ride, particularly managing volunteers.
• Eric Huttner — for his work as Treasurer and financial adviser.
• Peter LeMesurier — for leading rides and recruiting and mentoring new ride leaders.
• John Widdup — for extensive administrative, advocacy and event work for Pedal Power ACT.

Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year

Roger Bacon — for his contribution to cycling advocacy.

Event of the Year

• Fitz’s Challenge 2013 — organised by Clem Tozer, Gillian Helyar, John Widdup, Keith Helyar and Vicki Deakin; the event’s largest and most successful year to that point.
• Tour de Darling — organised by John and Julia Widdup as a successful inaugural event.
• Centenary Trail Blaze — organised by Neil Dall, Matt King and Jeff Ibbotson as a successful inaugural event.

Leadership Award

Beth Johnstone — for coordinating and supporting the New Horizons program.

Service Award

• Silke Smaglinski — for dedication to bicycle maintenance courses.
• Doug Thompson — for dedication to bicycle maintenance courses.

Volunteer Recognition Award

• Jenny Cleaver — for dedication to New Horizons, Further Horizons and novice riders.
• John Widdup — for many hours supporting Pedal Power activities and events.
• June Hornby — for her contribution to advocacy.