The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is pleased to announce the panel of judges who will assess the entries received for the first edition of the UCI Cycling for All & Sustainability Awards.
The UCI Cycling for All & Sustainability Awards were established to reward outstanding initiatives implemented by members of the cycling family (including professional riders, teams, National Federations, event organisers and UCI Bike Cities and Regions) that have positive social and environmental impact, promote active mobility and encourage everyday cycling. The following four trophies will be awarded:
UCI Cycling for All award: recognising a cycling initiative with significant social impact.
UCI Climate Action award: recognising a cycling initiative with positive environmental impact.
UCI Bike City award: recognising the most innovative project submitted by UCI Bike Cities and Regions.
UCI Rainbow award: a special discretionary award selected by the UCI out of all submissions.
The UCI is honoured to be working with a panel of seven renowned experts representing various fields of expertise, including active mobility, sustainability, academia, the media and professional cycling. The composition of the jury is as follows:
Tony Mitchell (President) is a strong advocate for cyclists and holds many positions in the world of cycling, including President of the UCI Cycling for All and Sustainable Cycling Commission and Bike Auckland, an organisation that represents and advocates for cyclists, and is committed to safer streets, better infrastructure and tackling climate change.
Jill Warren (member), a widely recognised leader in the promotion of cycling and active mobility in Europe and beyond, has been CEO of the European Cyclists' Federation since 2020, and advocates for the development of cycling for all with a team of skilled and passionate experts in Brussels (Belgium).
Carly Gilbert-Patrick (member) champions equity, healthy and safe cities, children and sustainability, and uses her expertise at the United Nations Environment Programme, in Nairobi (Kenya), as Team Leader for walking, cycling, digitalisation and transport integration.
Peter Sagan (member), world-renowned professional cyclist and the only men's rider to have won three consecutive UCI Road World Championships, is also a C40 Cities Goodwill Ambassador for cycling, and a fervent advocate of cycling as a sustainable and environmentally-friendly mode of transport.
Mike Laflin (member) is the current CEO and founder of Global Sustainable Sport, a digital media company focused on promoting sustainability through sport. He has over thirty years' experience in media and sport, including as founder of Sportcal.
Patrick Rérat (member) brings a strong academic perspective to the panel as Professor and Co-director of the University Observatory for Cycling and Active Mobilities (Observatoire universitaire du vélo et des mobilités actives - OUVEMA) at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). His research focuses on cycling practices, planning and policies.
Amina Lanaya (member) has held the position of UCI Director General since September 2017. She is also a committed supporter of causes such as promoting women and diversity in sport and governance, protecting integrity at all levels and sustainable development.
Detailed biographies of each of the jury members can be consulted on the UCI website.
Further information on the Awards, including the application criteria and links to the online application forms, is available on the UCI website. The deadline for applications is Monday 14 October 2024.
The UCI will announce the winners at the 2024 UCI Mobility and Bike City Forum to be held on 18 and 19 December in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).
For further information, applicants can contact the UCI at the following address: [email protected].