Final Plea for Award Nominations for 2025
Each year Portland Bicycling Club members nominate individuals they believe have shown exceptional effort over the course of the year. This is a reminder to send nominations for awards by email to [email protected]. Please include:
- Name of the member you’re nominating
- Title of the award
- Reasons the member deserves the award
- Your name
Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
We can’t do it without you! We need nominations to give awards! Remember, you can create your own special award to recognize and capture another rider’s unique personality. The nominations must be made prior to the end of December (that’s this month!), and the banquet will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The awards committee, comprised of past winners of the Jim Mooney Member of the Year Award, will select the winners from nominations received before the deadline. ✎
The club has certain criteria for a nominee to be considered in a variety of categories. Each nominee must meet all qualifications to receive the award.
1. Member of the Year (Jim Mooney Award):
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- Is currently a member in good standing and has been active in PBC since at least January 2023, and
- Accumulated 1,000 or more club miles in 2025, and
- Served as a ride leader sometime during 2025, and
- Participated as an event volunteer in at least one special event in 2025, and
- If a board officer, contributed beyond that of assigned duties in promoting PBC.
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2. Valued Member:
To be eligible, a member must have contributed to PBC in an outstanding manner during 2025 but may not have met qualifications for Member of the Year (#1 above).
3. Volunteer of the Year:
Member in good standing who has contributed during 2025 in any of the following capacities:
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- Worked as an event coordinator, or
- Volunteered for any event (but not necessarily as coordinator), or
- Served as an active ride leader, or
- Held either board or committee position, or
- Participated actively in club activities.
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Nominee’s recognition can be for one outstanding contribution or as an ongoing participant. Award is not restricted by length of membership.
4. Ride Leader of the Year:
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- Member who has exceeded the guidelines as set forth in the ride leader checklist during 2025, and
- Acted in a conscientious and friendly manner, showing knowledge of route(s), and
- Represented the club by welcoming new or non-PBC members at rides.
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5. Goodwill Ambassador (Newt Acker Award):
Member in good standing who within 2025 has helped to enhance the friendly image of PBC within the community.
6. Comeback Award:
Member who has experienced injury while cycling yet came back with style and determination to resume cycling in 2025.
7. Most Improved Rider:
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- Is a PBC member in good standing since January 2024 or earlier, and
- Rode 500-or-more club miles in 2025, and
- Showed improvement in different types of distances and terrains within their riding capabilities.
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8. Most Improved New Rider:
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- Joined PBC in 2025 (or no earlier than October 2024, having ridden less-than-500 miles by year’s end), and
- Rode 500-or-more club miles in 2025, and
- Demonstrated improvement in different lengths of rides and varieties of terrain within their riding capabilities.
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The “Get a Life” Award for 2024: Chuck Dorr
9. Other Awards:
If the categories listed above are a bit too traditional, then you can also create your own special award to personify the essence of a fellow member’s inimitable nature and riding style. 🤣
While there may be some overlap in categories, this is an opportunity for individual recognition to be given to more members who contribute their time and efforts on the club’s behalf throughout the year. Feel free to discuss your ideas with other members; while you can be discreet, your nominations don’t need to be secret. Awards are given based on nominations received. If nominations are not made, then awards cannot be presented, so it’s up to you! 😊
NOMINATIONS DUE: BEFORE MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
Send PREFERABLY by email to [email protected], or by mail to Corey Eng, 11025 NW Ironwood Ln, Portland, OR 97229.
Click here to see Past Award Recipients.
Corey Eng, Awards Committee Chair