Community in Motion Awards

Awarded to an organization or group of organizations that demonstrate significant impact on promoting sustainable transportation and a sustainable transportation-friendly environment through infrastructure, promotional programs or other similar initiatives. The group has gone above and beyond expectations to transform Hamilton into a great place to use travel sustainably. Their time, knowledge, creativity and dedication set a high standard of excellence exemplifying a role model for peers.

Some examples include:

• providing bike parking, showers or lockers for commuters, and or other incentives
• contribution to cycling education
• sidewalks improvements
• streetscaping such as benches or trees
• supporting pedestrian-oriented events such as incentives, education, and other activities
• discounts for patrons with transit pass
• incentives for employees who use transit

This award was formerly split into three categories to highlight pedestrian-friendly, bicycle-friendly and transit-friendly organizations separately.

Awarded to a non-Post Secondary school that has shown leadership by demonstrating their efforts to encourage cycling and pedestrian activity for their students and staff during the year.

Some examples include:

• bike parking or change facilities
• bike-safety programs
• school-wide promotions
• active & sustainable school transportation
• management of its active and safe routes to school program

Awarded to the individual that demonstrates leadership in advancing cycling, pedestrian, and/or transit initiatives and who has exhibited a tireless commitment to promoting cycling and walking in the City. The individual has gone above and beyond expectations to transform Hamilton into a great place to use active transportation. Their time, knowledge, creativity, and dedication set a high standard of excellence exemplifying a role model for peers.

Some examples include:

• reporting on cycling and pedestrian events/issues
• Promoting the use of active transportation in the newspaper, television, internet, and social media
• Significant contributions in advancing active and sustainable transportation as a volunteer

This award was formerly split into four categories; Advocate of the Year, Advocacy Group of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Media Award.

Awarded to a Smart Commute Employer in the City of Hamilton that demonstrates exceptional efforts and achievement in promoting smart travel options, such as walking, cycling transit, carpooling and teleworking. This award acknowledges outstanding commitment, leadership, innovation and results.

Some examples include:

• Promoting and improving Smart Commute programs, services and events within the workplace
• Investments in infrastructure improvements at workplaces, such as bike parking, sidewalks, showers or lockers
• This award is new to Community in Motion Awards, and was previously presented as a stand-alone award through the Smart Commute program.