The CRW Board is delighted to announce the 2023 Volunteer Award recipients. This year, the Board selected four members to receive recognition for their service to the Charles River Wheelers.

The Ralph Galen Service Award was presented to Mary Kernan and John O’Dowd, for their tireless and sustained support of CRW.  Mary served on the Board and was the VP of Rides for many years.  John was also a member of the Board including a stint as the Secretary, and is our current VP of Rides.  They have both served on committees and volunteered countless hours to CRW.. 

Sylvia Stoddart was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for her extraordinary dedication to leading and growing the weekly Gravel and Women’s Program rides throughout the entire ride season.

The Board also awarded Harriet Fell a special lifetime membership award for her decades of leadership and service to the club.  Harriet was not only one of one of the first Americans to complete the iconic 1200 km Paris-Brest-Paris bicycle ride, she also served as a Board member until she moved to the West Coast.