The Cycling Canada Annual Awards recognize and celebrate the individuals, coaches, officials, and organizers who make a significant impact on the sport of cycling across the country. The annual awards serve as a yearly wrap-up to honour both high-performance athletic achievements and the grassroots community-building that keeps the sport thriving in Canada.
Cycling BC celebrates the exceptional achievements of Cycling Canada’s 2025 Annual Award recipients. Among the honorees are BC’s Ash Jones (Whistler) for coaching, Jackson Goldstone (Squamish) for his unforgettable performance at the 2025 MTB DH World Championships, and Lucas Zhou (Surrey) for best Junior rider (BMX).
2025 Cycling Canada Annual Awards recipients:
Canadian International Commissaire of the Year – Nathalie Pronovost
Commissaire of the Year recipients were nominated by their peers and respective Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) for their exceptional accomplishments, contributions and assignments at local, national and international events.
With 35 years of experience, Nathalie Pronovost earned the International Commissaire of the Year award for a series of accomplishments on the world stage. She served as Chief Commissaire at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and was the only North American commissaire on the Olympic mountain bike panel at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Canadian National Commissaire of the Year – François Levesque
François Levesque was recognized as national commissaire of the year for 16 years of dedicated service to the sport, particularly in BMX. Assigned to a majority of BMX national competitions, he has trained 15 provincial commissaires and provided annual refresher training for 36 officials, with three of his provincial mentees advancing to the national level.
Community Coaches of the Year – Greg Douglas – Ottawa, ON; Susanne McArthur – Cochrane, AB
The Community Coaches of the Year were nominated by community members and supported by their PTSO.
Representing the Ottawa Bicycle Club in Ontario, Greg Douglas has spent 15 years leading the club’s Fundamentals Road program, and he also leads a U12 Cyclocross program, coaching youth riders aged 6–11 across spring, summer, and fall. Greg mentors supporting coaches, supports the Eastern Ontario Cyclocross series, and goes above and beyond for families by helping source affordable equipment for young riders.
Susanne McArthur founded C4XC Youth Performance Cycling Team after identifying a gap in development programming in her community. In just one year, she filled all available spots in her skills- and racing-focused training groups, reflecting her remarkable ability to build an inclusive environment and foster grassroots growth in the sport.
Championship Coaches of the Year – Mountain Bike XCO/Road: Andrew Watson – Orillia, Ontario; Mountain Bike DH: Ash Jones – Whistler, BC
Canadian Championship Coach of the Year recipients were selected through a nomination process supported by their athlete and/or team that won a 2025 Canadian Cycling Championship title.
Andrew Watson, whose holistic, multidisciplinary approach guided athlete Josh Tyers to two national championship titles, earning Josh selection to Hot Tubes, the INEOS Grenadiers junior development partner.
Ash Jones of the Instinct Development Team in British Columbia brings elite expertise from his base at Whistler Bike Park, combining technical precision with a focus on mental toughness to develop the next generation of riders, including Charlotte Gadbois Schuett, who podiumed at the Canadian Enduro Championships in Bromont, Quebec.
Events of the Year –
Event of the Year recipients were selected through a combined public and internal voting process, the results of which highlighted events that exceeded expectations in terms of operations, atmosphere, and overall experience. This year’s winners represented some of the best that Canadian cycling has to offer. The Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships in Lévis, Quebec was recognized for the third consecutive year, a testament to the commitment of its organizers to delivering an exceptional experience for athletes and fans alike.
- Road: Tour de l’Abitibi Femmes – Val d’Or, QC
- BMX: Haut-Richelieu Canada Cup – St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
- Mountain Bike: Brookvale Canada Cup – Charlottetown, PE
- Canadian Championship: Canadian Cyclo-cross Championships – Lévis, QC
- Major International: Mont Sainte Anne UCI World Cup MTB – Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC
President’s Trophy – Jackson Goldstone – Squamish, BC
Jackson Goldstone was awarded the President’s Trophy for Best Performance at a World Championship, as voted on by members of the Canadian National Cycling Team. The 22-year-old delivered one of the most memorable runs in recent Mountain Bike World Championship history, claiming his first elite men’s Downhill World Championship title at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Switzerland. A result that capped a dominant 2025 season that also included the UCI Downhill World Cup overall title.
Russ Copeland Award – Lucas Zhou – Surrey, BC
Lucas Zhou was recognized with the Russ Copeland Award for Best Junior Rider. The 17-year-old from British Columbia delivered a standout performance at the 2025 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Copenhagen, climbing from eighth place out of the gate in the Junior Men’s final to cross the line in third, earning a bronze medal and representing the strength of Canada’s next generation of BMX talent.
Cycling BC extends a hearty congratulations to all the award recipients and celebrates their incredible achievements.