The awards presentation, which took place at the Gladstone Hotel, paid tribute to businesses and organizations that demonstrate leadership in encouraging cycling by employees and/or customers.  By doing so, these businesses are helping to promote the bicycle as a sustainable form of transportation.

The following businesses and organizations were recognized for their bicycle friendliness:

Bike Parking: Terrazza
Suburban Business: Z&M Cycle and Fitness
Small Business: Dufflet Bakery
Large Business: Ontario Medical Association
Best Skills Development: Bike Pirates
Best Overall: Wiedman Communications PR

The Bicycle Friendly Business Awards would like to thank the event sponsor, Tour d'Afrique LTD. 

Bicycle Friendly Business Awards
See the winners from previous years Bicycle Friendly Business Awards.

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Tips to integrate cycling into your workplace
Want to know how to make your business, workplace, school or community more bicycle friendly? The list of criteria for the Bicycle Friendly Business Awards and our Tips to integrate cycling are a good start. To find out even more, visit the pages of the Bicycle User Group (BUG) Network. Starting a BUG at your workplace can be the first step towards becoming a bicycle-friendly business.

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