Congratulations to all of the nominees for this year’s Momentum Awards! All nominees are listed below. Award winners will be announced at the Momentum Awards on October 24th.
Circulate San Diego’s Momentum Awards recognize the people and projects in the San Diego region that are creating excellent mobility choices and vibrant, healthy neighborhoods. For over twenty-five years, Circulate has been the leading voice in land use and mobility policy, pioneering innovative solutions that shape our region's future.
To RSVP to attend Circulate’s 2025 awards, visit our Momentum Awards event page.
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We want to recognize companies and organizations that are making San Diego a better place to live, work, and move around.
Check out the current 2025 Circulate Members and Momentum Awards Sponsors below.
Sponsorships are available for companies and organizations that want to support our work and secure visibility at the event. View our sponsorship information on our Corporate Membership page, and contact Circulate San Diego [email protected].
2025 MOMENTUM AWARD NOMINEES
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2025 MOMENTUM AWARD NOMINEES
Advocate Award
- Haylee Rea - Strong Towns San Diego
- Kesav Gupta – San Diego 350
- Kristin Haukom - San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative’s (COI) Government Domain
- Mai Nguyen – UC San Diego
- Matthew Pendergraft - Bikes del Pueblo
- Public Transit Enthusiasts @ UC San Diego
- Wesley Cooksy - San Diego State University
Innovation Award
- La Mesa E-Bike Incentive Program - City of La Mesa
- Ending the Circuit Boondoggle - City of San Diego
- Parking Reform – City of San Diego
- Youth Council - Mid-City Community Advocacy Network
- Mobility Master Plan - City of San Diego, City Planning Department
- PRONTO Contactless Payment Project - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
- The Griot Museum - New School of Architecture and Design
- Webster Green Alley Visioning Project - Groundwork San Diego – Chollas Creek
Public Transit Connectivity Award
- Clairemont Transit Corridor Beautification - Clairemont Town Council Foundation
- Zero Emission Sustainable Transportation Project - Flagship Cruises & Events
- Beyer Blvd Pathway Beautification Project - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Public Voice Award
- @sdmts.lovegang
- Brian White – CBS 8
- License to Kill, by Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis – Calmatters
- Jake Gotta - KPBS
Safe Streets and Vision Zero Award
- Bachman Place Improvements, "One Big Beautiful Hill" – UC San Diego
- Chollas Creek Community Bike Survey Initiative - Groundwork San Diego – Chollas Creek
- Clairemont Drive Street Safety Project - City of San Diego, Transportation Department, Multi-Modal Section
- Lakeside Teen Center - County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation
- Del Sol and Kostner Quick Build Roundabout – City of San Diego
- El Cajon Blvd Streetscape Project - The City of El Cajon
- Grand Avenue Vision Project - City of Escondido
- Jones Elementary Bike Bus - Jones Elementary School PTA
- Safety & Ped/Bike Activity Corridors – County of San Diego
- ReBike San Diego
- Regional Vision Zero Action Plan - SANDAG
- Stand up for Safety | Intersection of Park Blvd, El Cajon Blvd, & Normal St - City of San Diego, District 3
- Strong Towns San Diego and Strong Towns Oceanside
MidCoast Award
- Automated bike lane, bus stop, and bus lane enforcement pilot – UC San Diego Transportation Department
- John Haggerty
- La Jolla Campus Long Range Development Plan Update – UC San Diego
Sustainable Growth Award
- City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza del Sol Mixed Use Affordable Housing - Wakeland Housing
- Valley Center Road Corridor Concept Plan - County of San Diego - Department of Public Works
- Kimball Highland Apartments - Community HousingWorks
- Mobility Master Plan - City of San Diego, City Planning Department
- Parkline Apartments - North Park - Malick Infill Development
- The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts (SDAAMFA) - Newschool of Architecture and Design
- University District Specific Plan (aka North City)- The City of San Marcos + North City (Sea Breeze Properties, LLC - Developer)
