APBP Annual Awards
Congratulations to the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award and Professional of the Year Award Recipients!
Marianne Wesley Fowler, Lifetime Achievement Award Aditya Satish Inamdar, Private Sector Professional of the Year
MJ Carpio, Nonprofit Professional of the Year Keith Lovan, Public Sector Professional of the Year
The Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals (APBP) announces the winners of its annual awards program to honor excellence in the profession. Three Professional of the Year awards and the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award were presented during the final day of APBP’s Safety Summit on October 12.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made a substantial commitment to the profession during their lifetime and who has shown excellence in the field of bicycle and pedestrian planning, design, advocacy, and/or education. The award distinguishes those whose vision and determination have made their communities better places to bike and walk and who inspire others. The 2023 APBP Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Marianne Wesley Fowler, Senior Strategist for Policy Advocacy for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
Marianne has dedicated the past 35+ years to promoting safe and accessible multimodal transportation networks. Marianne’s collaborative work among many organizations helped to develop and sustain both the Transportation Enhancement (TE) Activities (and subsequent Transportation Alternatives (TA)), the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program. Marianne’s work to protect and expand these programs resulted in thousands of projects to develop and connect pedestrian and bicycle facilities, preserve historic transportation facilities, and enhance the environment. Marianne’s monumental achievements in policy make her more than deserving of this award, but perhaps her greatest legacy is the numerous advocates, community partners and civic leaders she has inspired to make their communities more walkable and bikeable. It would be hard to find a champion in our movement who wasn’t influenced and motivated by Marianne’s leadership.
The APBP Professional of the Year Awards recognize the achievements of pedestrian and bicycle professionals made in the last twelve months in the private, public, research, and nonprofit sectors and one young professional under the age of 30.
MJ Carpio, Campaign Manager for Move Minnesota & Move Minnesota Action received the 2023 Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award. MJ worked with climate advocates, transit riders, state lawmakers, and coalition partners to realize Move Minnesota’s policy goals as some of the most momentous climate and sustainable transportation legislation in the state’s history. She organized testimonies, worked with partners to connect thousands of residents to their decisionmakers, and was central to making transit, biking, walking, and rolling top-tier priorities in the House and Senate Transportation Committees. Her work cultivating legislative champions across a variety of committees resulted in the narrow victories needed to pass these groundbreaking policies. In addition, MJ works to make transportation a more welcoming and diverse space, and to ensure advocacy efforts are centered on the lived experience of transit users, pedestrians, and mobility justice leaders, such as by organizing equity-focused legislative hearings on transportation.
Keith Lovan, State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Was awarded the 2023 Public Sector Professional of the Year Award. Keith’s advocacy for sustainable transportation has and will continue to greatly benefit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and citizens of the Commonwealth while contributing to a more livable and inclusive Kentucky. Keith's efforts on countless transportation projects address this by advocating for the development of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, where investment is feasible. Notably, his role in adoption and creation of the Complete Streets Manual and Policy and Kentucky's first bicycle and pedestrian plan, stands as a testament to his influence on the lives of active transportation users. His work encompasses a holistic approach that addresses infrastructure, education, and policy enhancements, providing a comprehensive framework to improve safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Aditya Satish Inamdar, Urban Planner and Designer with Kittleson and Associates was named APBP’s 2023 Private Sector Professional of the Year. Aditya’s outstanding expertise has been, and continues to be, critical in planning, designing, and implementing active transportation systems, especially pedestrian and bicycle facilities, to make streets safe and comfortable for all users. His mastery in conveying technical matters to the public, community stakeholders, and elected officials secures broad community support and approvals. In addition, Aditya provides educational training and opportunities for developing young professionals and continues to promote racial and social justice in communities through his work.
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Awards Criteria
The APBP Awards program began in 2000 with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Awards for Public and Private Sector Professionals of the Year were added in 2007; the Young Professional of the Year award was added in 2009; the Research Professional of the Year award was added in 2018.
To Review the Awards Criteria for APBP Award Nominations, click here.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made a substantial commitment to the profession during his or her lifetime and who has shown excellence in the field of bicycle and pedestrian planning, design, advocacy, and/or education. The award distinguishes those whose vision and determination have made their communities better places to bicycle and walk and who inspire the rest of us. This award is open to both APBP members and non-members who have contributed to our profession. A person may be nominated posthumously, after retirement, or while still working in the field.
Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
2023 |
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Marianne Wesley Fowler, Senior Strategist for Policy Advocacy for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy |
2022 |
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Susan Sauvé, Transportation Demand Management Planner at City of Peterborough (retired) |
2021 |
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Cara Seiderman, Transportation Program Manager at City of Cambridge Community Development Department |
2020 |
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Dr. Peter Furth, Professor of Civil Engineering for Northeastern University |
2019 |
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Sally Flocks, President and CEO of PEDS |
2018 |
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Randy Wade, AICP, former director for Pedestrian Projects Group with the New York City Department of Transportation |
2017 |
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Norma Moores, P. Eng., Associate and Manager, Active Transportation, IBI Group |
2016
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Barbara McCann, Director, Office of Safety, Energy and Environment for the U.S. Department of Transportation
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2015
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Deb Hubsmith, Founder, Safe Routes to School National Partnership
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2014
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Jeff Olson, RA, Principal, Alta Planning + Design
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2013 |
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Anne Lusk, PhD, Research Scientist, Harvard School of Public Health |
2012 |
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Charles Zegeer, Director, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), UNC-HSRC |
2011 |
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Mary Paul Meletiou, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager (retired), NC-DOT and ITRE Tom Huber, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator (retired), WI DOT |
2010 |
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Lois Thibault, Director of Research (retired), U.S. Access Board, Washington, D.C. |
2009 |
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Bettina Zimny, Director of Planning, The RBA Group, Morristown, N.J. |
2008 |
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Linda Crider, Executive Director, Bike Florida Suzan Pinsof, Principal, Suzan Anderson Pinsof & Associates, Chicago, IL |
2007 |
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Michael Ronkin, Founder and Principal, Designing Streets for People |
2006 |
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Bill Feldman, Manager, Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects, The RBA Group, Morristown, N.J. |
2005 |
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John LaPlante, Director of Traffic Engineering, T.Y. Lin International, Chicago, IL |
2004 |
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Bill Wilkinson, Executive Director, National Center for Bicycling and Walking, Bethesda, MD John Williams, Editor and Senior Planner, National Center for Bicycling and Walking, Bethesda, MD |
2003 |
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Andy Clarke, President, League of American Bicyclists, Washington, D.C. (Distinguished Service) |
2002 |
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John Fegan, FHWA, Washington, D.C. |
2001 |
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Peter Lagerwey, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Seattle, WA |
2000 |
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Dan Burden, Founder, Walkable and Livable Communities (WALC) Institute |
The Professional of the Year Awards recognize the achievements of pedestrian and bicycle professionals made during the preceding 12-month period. Separate awards acknowledge professionals working in the public sector, private practice, and those under age 30. These awards are open to APBP members only.
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Private Sector Professional of the Year |
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Aditya Satish Inamdar, Urban Planner and Designer with Kittleson and Associates |
2023 |
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Nonprofit Professional of the Year |
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MJ Carpio, Campaign Manager for Move Minnesota & Move Minnesota Action |
2023 |
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Public Sector Professional of the Year |
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Keith Lovan, State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet |
2022 |
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Research Professional of the Year |
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Laura Sandt, Director of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, UNC Highway Safety Research Center |
2022 |
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Nonprofit Professional of the Year |
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Darnel Harris, Executive Director, Our Greenway Conservancy |
2022 |
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Public Sector Professional of the Year |
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Hannah Pritchard, Principal Pedestrian and Bicycle Engineer, Minnesota Department of Transportation |
2022 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Austin Taylor, Redevelopment Agency Project Manager, Salt Lake City Corporation |
2021 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Tobi Otulana, Planner at Toole Design |
2021 |
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Professional of the Year (public) |
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Charlotte Claybrooke, Active Transportation Program Manager at Washington State Department of Transportation |
2021 |
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Professional of the Year (public) |
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John Brazil, Active Transportation Program Manager at City of San Jose, Department of Transportation |
2021 |
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Professional of the Year (private) |
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Drusilla van Hengel, Senior Principal at Nelson/Nygaard |
2021 |
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Professional of the Year (research) |
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Dr. Sirisha Kothuri, Senior Research Associate at Portland State University |
2020 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Matt Pinder, Senior Planner at Alta Planning + Design
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2020 |
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Professional of the Year (nonprofit) |
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Michelle Lieberman, AICP, LEED AP, Consulting & Program Support Director for Safe Routes Partnership |
2020 |
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Professional of the Year (private) |
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Tamika Butler, Esq., Founder + Principal at Tamika L Butler, LLC |
2020 |
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Professional of the Year (public) |
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Armi De Francia, Active Transportation Coordinator for Town of Ajax |
2020 |
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Professional of the Year (research) |
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Dr. Jennifer Dill, Professor for Nohad A Toulan School of Urban Studies & Planning, Director at Transportation Research & Education Center, and Director at National Institute for Transportation and Communities at Portland State University
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2019 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Danielle Hess, Project Assistant at the Western Transportation Institute |
2019 |
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Professional of the Year (nonprofit) |
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Catherine Girves, Executive Director of Yay Bikes! |
2019 |
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Professional of the Year (private) |
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Brian Patterson, Principal and Senior Transportation Planner for Urban Systems |
2019 |
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Professional of the Year (public) |
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Paul Martin, Active Transportation Coordinator at the Orange County Transportation Authority |
2019 |
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Professional of the Year (research) |
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Robert J. Schneider, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
2018 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Gwen Shaw, Engineer at Toole Design Group |
2018 |
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Professional of the Year (Public) |
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Katherine Glowacz, Active Transportation Planner |
2018 |
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Professional of the Year (Research) |
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Dr. Trisalyn Nelson, Director and Professor at Arizona State University |
2017 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Grace Kyung, Special Project Director, Trailnet
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2017 |
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Professional of the Year (Nonprofit) |
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Leah Shahum, Executive Director, Vision Zero Network |
2017 |
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Professional of the Year (Public)
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Julie Walcoff, Active Transportation Program Manager, Ohio Department of Transportation
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2016
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Young Professional of the Year
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Carlos Hernandez, Bike Share Program Coordinator for the City of Oakland, CA
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2016
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Professional of the Year (Nonprofit)
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Tamika Butler, Executive Director for the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
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2016
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Professional of the Year (Public)
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Dan Goodman, FHWA Office of Human Environment, Livability Team
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2016
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Professional of the Year (Private)
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Ryan Johnson, Senior Planner for Alta Planning + Design
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2015
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Young Professional of the Year
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Jessie Holzer, Mobility Deputy for Los Angeles Council Member Mike Bonin
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2015
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Professional of the Year (Nonprofit)
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Barb Chamberlain, Executive Director of Washington Bikes
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2015
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Professional of the Year (Public)
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Sean Co, Transportation Planner, SFMTC
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2015
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Professional of the Year (Private)
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Jessica Roberts, Principal, Alta Planning + Design
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2014
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Young Professional of the Year
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Dr. Adonia Lugo, Equity Manager, League of American Bicyclists
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2014
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Professional of the Year (Nonprofit)
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James Wilson, Executive Director, Bike Delaware
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2014
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Professional of the Year (Public)
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Stephen Patchan, City of Pittsburgh Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator
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2014
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Professional of the Year (Private)
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Nick Jackson, NE Regional Office Director, Toole Design Group
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2013 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Kyle Wagenschutz, Bikeway/Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Memphis |
2013 |
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Professional of the Year (Non-profit) |
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Darren Flusche, Policy Director, League of American Bicyclists |
2013 |
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Professional of the Year (Public) |
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Joshuah D. Mello, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning, City of Atlanta Emily Snyder, AICP, Senior City Planner, City and County of Denver |
2013 |
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Professional of the Year (Private) |
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Michael King, RA, Principal, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates |
2012 |
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Professional of the Year (Public) |
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Kristin Bennett, City of Colorado Springs |
2012 |
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Professional of the Year (Private) |
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Jean-Francois Rheault, Eco-counter, Montreal |
2012 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Tessa Greegor, Cascade Bicycle Club, Seattle Stefanie Seskin, National Complete Streets Coalition |
2011 |
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Professional of the Year (Public) |
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Nicole Freedman, City of Boston |
2011 |
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Professional of the Year (Private) |
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Marc Joliecoeur, Vélo Québec, Montreal |
2011 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Brian Graham, City of Greenville, NC |
2011 |
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Meritorious Service Award |
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Rep. James Oberstar, Chisholm, MN |
2010 |
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Professional of the Year (Public) |
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Leslie Meehan, Nashville Area MPO Jim Sebastian, District of Columbia DOT |
2010 |
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Professional of the Year (Private) |
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Andrea White-Kjoss, Bikestation, Long Beach, CA |
2010 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Dan Jatres, New Orleans RPC |
2010 |
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Meritorious Service Award |
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Tedson Meyers, Board Chairman Emeritus, NCBW |
2009 |
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Professional of the Year (Public) |
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Rob Burchfield, Portland Bureau of Transportation |
2009 |
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Young Professional of the Year |
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Kathryn Reid Moore, City of Miami |
2008 |
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Professional of the Year (Public) |
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James Ercolano, NYS DOT |
2008 |
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Professional of the Year (Private) |
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Jennifer Toole, Toole Design Group, Hyattsville, MD |
2007 |
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Professional of the Year (Public) |
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Rochelle Wheeler, Senior Planner, Alameda CTC |
2007 |
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Professional of the Year (Private) |
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Mia Birk, Principal, Alta Planning + Design, Portland, OR |
Professional of the Year Awards recognize those who in the past 12 months have accomplished some or all of the following:
- Initiated, advanced, and/or published innovative research
- Brought about institutional change to increase the quality and amount of pedestrian and/or bicycle improvements
- Advanced the professional knowledge of others
- Been active or involved in other organizations to share and expand the knowledge base of both
- Advanced the perception of the profession in the eyes of the public
- Published or presented innovative research
- Produced high-quality plans and designs
- Provided educational and training opportunities for new and existing professionals
- Helped to expand the quality of employment opportunities in the field
- Volunteered his or her time in the field.
The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes a person under age 30, in either the public or private sector, whose leadership and accomplishments distinguish her from her cohort.
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