The annual WABA Awards night is a celebration of our biking community and the many people across the region working to make bicycling safer, more accessible, and more fun.
Join us to celebrate the impressive work of advocates and elected officials, instructors and volunteers – and fellow biking enthusiasts – as we commemorate the progress and friendships we’ve made.
WABA is hosting the annual WABA awards on October 21st, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Brookland Busboys & Poets just blocks from the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the Brookland-CUA Metro stop.
2026 Awardees:
- Public Leadership Award: U.S. Representative Don Beyer
- Public Leadership Award: Maryland State Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr
- Jack Koczela Trail Champion Award: Paul Gilbert, Former Executive Director, NOVA Parks
- Community Advocate Award: Dr. Nicole Retland, Founder, DC Go-Go Trails Collective
- Heart and Soul Award: Lelac Almagor, Founder, WABA Cargo Bike Library; Director of Community & Inclusion, Bunch Bikes
- Biking for All Award: Ward 7 Bikes
- Educator of the Year: Dr. Ariel Bierbaum, Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning, University of Maryland
- Super Volunteer of the Year: Edyth Dwyer
- Community Campaign Award: The Capital Market
Register for the 2026 WABA Awards to celebrate with the regional biking community and to applaud people making a difference for safer streets, better bicycling, and connected communities.
This event is not a fundraiser for WABA, but we recommend a $10 optional donation with your event registration to help us offset the cost of the event.
By registering for this event you agree to follow WABA's Code of Conduct.