And the 2026 LMB Awards Go To…🥁
Every year, LMB’s Annual Awards celebrate the unstoppable individuals and organizations who roll up their sleeves to make a difference and go the extra mile to make Michigan a safer and more bike-friendly state. Thanks to your nominations, we’re thrilled to recognize their tireless efforts and achievements. Congratulations to our 2026 awardees:
TARA GLUSKI CHANGEMAKER AWARD
Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance (GTSSA)
Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance (GTSSA) is a coalition of community organizations now being honored for its impactful advocacy and education efforts advancing safer, more accessible streets and high-quality non-motorized transportation across the Grand Traverse region. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration with local partners, GTSSA helps to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Learn more about GTSSA at www.gtsafestreets.org.
RALPH FINNEREN ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
Jenny White
Jenny White is being honored for her exceptional dedication to encouraging kids and families to get involved in bicycling. As founder and Executive Director of Velo Kids, Jenny has helped thousands of children—more than 4,000 in 2025 alone—build confidence, skills, and joy on bikes, while advancing community partnerships and spaces that make biking more accessible for all. Her leadership truly embodies the spirit of the Ralph Finneren Encouragement Award.
BOB GIBBS PASSION FOR PEDALING AWARD
Sarah Hubbard
Sarah Hubbard is being honored for her extraordinary passion for cycling and advocacy. In 2025, she completed a solo, self-supported 470+ mile ride across Michigan to raise awareness and funds for safer roads, turning personal loss into action after her mother was struck by a car while crossing the street. Her determination, resilience, and lifelong commitment to bicycling embody the spirit of the Bob Gibbs Passion for Pedaling Award.
SHOP OF THE YEAR AWARD
Jack’s Bicycles – Scott Goocher
Jack’s Bicycles, led by Scott Goocher and Robert Foshag, is being honored for its outstanding commitment to serving and strengthening the Monroe County cycling community. In 2025 alone, Jack’s team supported local rides, taught youth bicycle safety and merit badge programs, donated to school fundraisers, and repaired dozens of bikes for community giveaways. Through steady service, generosity, and lifelong passion for cycling, Jack’s exemplifies what it means to make Michigan bicycling better for all..
OUTSTANDING INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD
Michael Bosanac – Monroe County
Monroe County is being honored for its leadership in delivering two transformative non-motorized infrastructure projects in 2025—the Monroe Loop Trail and the River Raisin Heritage Trail rehabilitation. Led by Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Michael Bosanac, these projects created an 18-mile shared-use trail system connecting communities, schools, parks, and regional destinations, significantly improving access, safety, and connectivity for residents and visitors across the county.
BIKE EVENT DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mark Tillman
Mark Tillman is being honored for his outstanding leadership as Event Director of Pedals and Passports, an international signature ride hosted by Metro 313 Cyclones – Major Taylor Detroit. Under Mark’s direction, the event has grown into a premier cross-border cycling experience that brings riders together from across Michigan, the U.S., and Canada, while offering multiple route options and a welcoming, well-organized experience for cyclists of all abilities. His commitment to inclusion, safety, and community building embodies the spirit of Bike Event Director of the Year.
CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
IT’S A TIE! Pachyderm Pedalers & Guinness Bikers
Pachyderm Pedalers are being honored for their outstanding commitment to expanding access to bicycling and building an inclusive cycling community in Southwest Michigan. In 2025, the club became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, continued to host safe, welcoming group rides for riders of all abilities, and raised critical funds for bicycle access through their annual fundraiser supporting Cycle-Re-Cycle of Benton Harbor. Their work exemplifies the spirit of Club of the Year.
CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
IT’S A TIE! Pachyderm Pedalers & Guinness Bikers
The Guinness Bikers are being honored for their year-round commitment to building an inclusive and supportive cycling community in Southeast Michigan. Since 2012, the club has grown to more than 700 members, offering structured rides for all ability levels, leading trail stewardship efforts, and creating welcoming spaces both on and off the bike. Their dedication to access, camaraderie, and service makes them a deserving Club of the Year.
TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR AWARD
EPIC Mountain Bike
EPIC Mountain Bike is being honored for a decade of building community and growing mountain biking in Mid-Michigan. Since 2015, EPIC has hosted weekly, year-round group rides—nearly 500 and counting—creating a welcoming, beginner-friendly space that has introduced countless riders to the trails. Through consistent rides, youth support, volunteer mobilization, and one of the largest Global Fat Bike Day events, EPIC has helped transform Mid-Michigan into a thriving mountain biking community.
BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dawn Fresh Catering – Dawn & Mark Ebels
Dawn Fresh Catering, led by Mark and Dawn Ebels, is being honored for nearly 30 years of dedicated support to the League of Michigan Bicyclists and Michigan’s cycling community. Through homemade meals, exceptional service, and unwavering partnership at LMB events across the state, they have helped fuel riders and volunteers while fostering a true culture of community around bicycling. Their long-standing commitment makes them a deserving Business Champion of the Year.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
John Calvert
John Calvert is being honored for his decades-long commitment to advancing bicycling and trail access across Michigan. A dedicated volunteer and current board member of LMB, John has generously given his time to support LMB events and staff, including serving as volunteer coordinator on LMB’s multi-day bike events. His steady leadership, reliability, and passion for service embody the very spirit of Volunteer of the Year.
Congratulations to our 2026 award winners! Their dedication, leadership, and passion are making Michigan a better place to ride—every mile, every day. Thank you to all who submitted nominations to help LMB recognize these deserving awardees and shine a light on their incredible work!
Celebrate with us at LMB’s Bicycle & Trail Advocacy Day!
We’ll be honoring our award winners in person at our Advocacy Day Awards Luncheon on March 10 in Lansing and we’d love for you to be there!
Advocacy Day is a chance for bicyclists to come together to meet with legislators at the Capitol and speak up for better biking in Michigan. It’s one of our most impactful days of the year and your voice can help shape statewide policy and funding for safer, more accessible cycling in our state.
To help you get ready, we’re hosting a Prep Webinar on February 26 at noon to go over our legislative agenda and key issues to help you navigate the day with confidence. (Those registered will receive the webinar link in the days leading up to March 10.) All you need to do is sign up, show up, speak up, and let your passion shine. We look forward to seeing you there!
To learn more about and register for Advocacy Day, click here.
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