These awards recognize individuals in the greater Roanoke Valley area who are improving the opportunities for bicycling as a form of transportation, either through their individual effort and example as a cycling enthusiast, or through their professional work.

Recognizing those who are working hard on bicycling issues in the community is an important part of making the Roanoke Valley a Bicycling Friendly Community.

Bike Hero Award
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The Bike Hero Award is awarded by the Roanoke-Valley Alleghany Regional Commission's Bicycle Advisory Committee to an individual who has shown dedication to the use and advocacy of the bicycle as a transportation alternative in their day-to-day activities, their work in the community to improve bicycle accommodations, and their encouragement through advocacy or by example for others to replace vehicle trips with bicycle trips.
 
Past winners:

Wesley Best, 2011

Jamie Taliaferro, 2010

Beth Lohman, 2009
 
Extraordinary Bike Professional
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The Extraordinary Bicycle Professional Award is given to an employee in the public or private sector who has shown remarkable leadership in encouraging the use of bicycling as a transportation alternative. The award is given once per year and can recognize work in a broad range of activities.
 
Past winners:

Liz Belcher, 2011

Mark Jamison, 2010

Curtis Hicks, 2009