The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today launches a call for applications for the first ever UCI Cycling for All & Sustainability Awards. One of the actions identified within the UCI’s Sustainability Strategy, the creation of the UCI Cycling for All & Sustainability Awards means recognition will be given to outstanding initiatives implemented by members of the cycling family (including professional riders, teams, National Federations, event organisers and UCI Bike Cities and Regions) that have positive social and environmental impact, promote active mobility and encourage everyday cycling.
These awards build on the work undertaken by the UCI since 2021 to make cycling one of the world's most sustainable sports and promote the bicycle as a key transport mode in combating climate change, improving population health and building a more sustainable future for all. Submitted applications will also be used to promote, via the UCI’s communications channels, actions taken within the sport to create positive social and environmental impact, thus establishing a worldwide database of best practices led by cycling’s stakeholders.
Awards will be presented in the four following categories:
UCI Cycling for All award: recognising a cycling initiative with significant social impact.
UCI Climate Action award: recognising a cycling initiative with positive environmental impact.
UCI Bike City award: recognising the most innovative project submitted by UCI Bike Cities and Regions.
UCI Rainbow award: a special discretionary award selected by the UCI out of all submissions.
Further details regarding the awards, including application criteria and links to the online application forms, can be found on the UCI website.
Applicants are requested to fill in the relevant online questionnaire(s) by Monday 7 October 2024. An expert jury – whose composition will be published in the coming weeks – will then select the winners in the four categories.
The UCI will announce the award winners during the 2024 UCI Mobility & Bike City Forum taking place on 18-19 December in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).
For any additional information, candidates may contact the UCI at [email protected].