🌟 Celebrate our community champions - NICA Awards are now live!

Each year, NICA recognizes the individuals and teams who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact. Our 2025 award winners and nominees are nothing short of inspiring.

We received over 250 nominations from across the country, each one a powerful testament to the people who make a difference in the NICA community! From dedicated volunteers and transformative coaches to trailblazing teams and lifetime achievement legends, these honorees represent the very best of youth development through cycling.

🎉 Take a moment to explore the full list of award winners and nominees. 

🏆  The 2025 NICA Award Winners 🏆

Please join us in congratulating this year’s award recipients - leaders who embody NICA’s values of Fun, Inclusivity, Equity, Respect, and Community:

🌟 Community Impact Award 🌟 

The recipient is an outstanding representative of NICA, dedicating exceptional time and enthusiasm to the advocacy and stewardship of youth cycling.

🏆 SRAM Coach of the Year Award 🏆

Recognizes a coach who embodies leadership and mentorship, helping student-athletes achieve their goals.

💪 Trek Extraordinary Character Award 💪

Acknowledges a student-athlete who exemplifies NICA’s values and serves as a role model and leader for their peers.

🎓 Distinguished Alumni Award 🎓

Recognizes an alum who continues to embody NICA’s spirit and promotes youth cycling beyond their time in NICA.

♥️ GRiT Inspiration: Student ♥️

Celebrates individuals who inspire and foster inclusivity for girls and women in the GRiT community and MTB.

☀️ Lifetime Achievement Award ☀️

Honors the legacy of an individual who has created long-term, lasting impact in youth mountain biking by advancing NICA’s mission and values.

Don’t miss our ongoing celebration across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, where we’re spotlighting their stories, contributions, and the powerful impact they’ve had across the country!