Inspired by Susie Stephens

The joy and enthusiasm that the late Susie Stephens brought to her work creating great biking and walking communities, along with her drive to constantly learn and apply new skills, inspires the work of the Active Transportation Leadership Institute.  

The Susie Stephens Joyful Enthusiasm Award is given annually at the National Bike Summit. The recipients have been:

• 2018: Christine Acosta, Pedal Power Promoters
• 2017: Wenzday Jane and Bob Nesson: Power to the Pedals
• 2015: Jeff Miller, Alliance for Biking & Walking
• 2014: Laura Solis, WE Bike NYC
• 2013: Renee Rivera, Bike East Bay
• 2012: Julia Field, Undriving
• 2011: Steph Routh, Willamette Pedestrian Coalition
• 2010: Kate McCarthy, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

To learn more about Susie, read this article by Charlie Gandy at PedalLove.org.