A Burnaby woman has been honoured for her volunteerism this past year, pedalling the region on the path to safer cycling for all.
Gwen Litchfield received HUB Cycling's volunteer appreciation award for her time as an instructor for the organization's bike education programs.
She was one of five individuals to receive the recognition, all of whom, and others, were acknowledged during an awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 12, at the The Cinematheque in Vancouver.
Bike education, according to HUB Cycling, helps improve safety and comfort, as well as promotes awareness and understanding, for road users of all ages.
"Each year, HUB Cycling delivers cycling education to thousands of people in Metro Vancouver through our Bike to School, StreetWise, Ride Your Path and Workplace Cycling Workshop programs," the advocacy group's website reads.
"Our engaging courses include cycling theory and practical riding experiences to help people build the skills and confidence to bike for transportation. All courses are taught by our extremely friendly and experienced team of cycling instructors."
The HUB Cycling awards have been shining a light on the people and projects that make cycling around Metro Vancouver safer and more enjoyable for 11 years.
Additionally, TransLink, the regional transit authority that serves Burnaby, won the organization's Biggest Leap Award for making impactful policy and infrastructure changes.
"Our ongoing partnership with HUB Cycling continues to grow as we commit to combatting climate change and creating a greener future for our region," said TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn in a statement.
"That’s why it’s so important to fund TransLink’s Access for Everyone Plan and ensure we can keep developing people-first streets, including safe cycling infrastructure, so our communities have more sustainable options to get around Metro Vancouver."
You can find a complete list of all the 2024 award winners online.
