2021 Georgia Cycling Awards Winners
At the end of every season, the Georgia Cycling Association recognizes a group of individuals and teams that embody the mission of Georgia Cycling which is to inspire Georgians to get outside and ride a mountain bike through inclusive programs that champion the interests of everyone who rides or wants to ride a bicycle in our state.
While everyone within our organization plays a part in spreading the word about the benefits of youth mountain biking, the group of people below were recognized by their peers as having done exceptional work during the 2021 season. We are so proud to have these folks as members of the Georgia Cycling family.
GOLDEN PICK AWARD
This award is sponsored by Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land. The goal is to acknowledge community service and promote trail stewardship. Top teams are based on hours per rider. A team from each Division that completes the most trail building hours between July and October earns a Golden Pick and cash. It is calculated on hours per registered rider. Winners: Forsyth Composite and Jackson County High School
The student-athlete with the most volunteer hours will win a custom engraved McLeod tool, with their name and achievement included on the McLeod. The top 8 student-athletes with the most volunteer hours will be invited to a clinic in 2022 that includes hands-on trail building and maintenance, led by a professional trail builder. Winner: Bryan Murphy - Jackson County High School
COACH OF THE YEAR
Acknowledges a coach whose qualities as a leader and motivator, embody the mission to provide student-athletes with the coaching and camaraderie to help them achieve both competitive and non-competitive goals in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Winners:
Suzy Allen - Trojan High School
Laura Lea Alonso - Gilmer Cartecay Composite
Tracy Honeycutt - Trojan High School
Kurt Dorshimer - Line Creek Composite
Zach Taylor - Jackson County High School
ALL-STAR TEAM
Acknowledges a team that displays exceptional leadership skills, extraordinary sportsmanship, and a commitment to their coaches, athletes, and volunteers, provides service to their communities, and consistently goes above and beyond. Winners: Yonah Composite and Gilmer Cartecay Composite
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Trailblazers are student-athlete, coach, or community member who has persevered through challenging circumstances, overcome adversity, and is an inspirational role model to fellow teammates across the entire state. Winners: Kobe Williams - Southwest Atlanta Composite and Lorenzo Alonzo - Gilmer Cartecay Composite
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETE
Honors exemplary student-athletes whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others. They demonstrate outstanding leadership, sportsmanship, academic performance, and volunteerism in their team, school, and community.
Winners:
Leah Thomas - North Fulton Composite
Katelyn Howard - Jackson County High School
Dexter Cahill - Hillgrove High School
OUT OF THE SADDLE AWARD
Acknowledges individuals who are integral to the success of the Georgia Cycling Association. Their years of commitment, dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm go above and beyond to make a difference in the organization.
Winners:
Kent McMullen - Chattahoochee Composite
Derek Boyd - Southwest Atlanta Composite
Ken Page - Mill Creek High School
OUTSTANDING PARTNER AWARD
Recognizes an individual or organization whose outstanding partnership is integral to the success of the Georgia Cycling Association 2021 Season.
Winners:
Northstar Bicycles
Free Flite Bicycles