Nominate a cyclist or community group for four cycling awards

By October 17, 2024Announcement

Do you know a cyclist or a group in your community who has made an impact in cycling or other forms of sustainable active transportation in 2024?

The Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) is looking for nominations for cyclists in Mississauga. The awards recognize and celebrate those who have made an outstanding effort to promote and encourage others to cycle or use another mode of active transportation to travel in Mississauga. In addition to the Phil Green Recognition Award presented annually by MCAC, this year the committee is looking for nominations for three new cycling awards to promote inclusivity: Business Recognition Award, Youth/School Cycling Recognition Award and Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award. These awards will highlight contributions from businesses or business owners, students, and advocates in equity, diversity and inclusion who encourage and promote cycling.Person riding bike in cycling lane in Mississauga

Awards

Phil Green Recognition Award

Presented to a person or persons who have demonstrated exemplary effort to promote or further cycling or other forms of sustainable transportation in Mississauga throughout 2024. The award continues to honour Mississauga resident, Phil Green, who was a founding MCAC member and worked diligently to promote safe cycling in Mississauga.

Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award

Presented to a person or persons who have demonstrated equity, diversity and inclusion while promoting cycling or other forms of sustainable transportation. This could be done through implementation of specific programs or initiatives to improve access to resources or events for marginalized (e.g., people with disabilities, low-income households) and other underrepresented communities in Mississauga.

Business Recognition Award

Presented to a business or business owner who has demonstrated exemplary effort to promote cycling to their employees and/or customers by breaking down barriers to cycling. This can include actions like establishing safe bicycle parking or providing discounts for cyclists.

Youth/School Cycling Recognition Award

Presented to a student or group of students who promoted cycling amongst their peers or actively set an example for safe cycling in Mississauga.

Eligibility

Nominations for individuals or groups will be considered under the following criteria:

  • They must be a Mississauga resident.
  • They or any member of their immediate family are not a member of MCAC for a minimum of a full term of Council.
  • They or any member of their immediate family are not employed with the City of Mississauga or Region of Peel in any capacity related to cycling or sustainable transportation.
  • They must not have been awarded an award from MCAC within the last four years.

How to nominate

Nominations may be made through a written recommendation outlining the reasons why the nominee is worthy of the award and submitted to MCAC. Self-nominations are permitted.

Nominations must include a description of the nominee’s contribution, at least two letters from individuals or organizations in support of the nomination and any additional supporting documentation.

Download the nomination form below, and email the completed form to cycling@mississauga.ca. MCAC will review the nominations and will select the winning residents or groups.

Nomination forms:

The deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, December 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

The winners will be announced and recognized at a City Council meeting in early 2025.

Learn more about cycling in Mississauga: mississauga.ca/cycling.