Community Stories
2025 Pelotonia Awards: Community of the Year, Village of Granville
| December 3, 2025
Each year, we honor a handful of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support of accelerating innovative cancer research with the Pelotonia Awards. These members of the Pelotonia community are champions in the fight against cancer, embodying the relentless commitment to the mission of Ending Cancer that defines the grassroots movement. Their personal journeys are inspiring, and their extraordinary contributions deserve to celebrated.
The Community of the Year award will recognize a local community that has gone above and beyond in its support of Pelotonia.
2025 Community of the Year Award winner: Village of Granville.
The Village of Granville has become an iconic part of Ride Weekend for countless participants, offering one of the most memorable and energizing stretches of Pelotonia routes. As Riders enter downtown Granville, they are met with cheering Spectators, handmade signs, and prayer flags. Every special detail, from decorations to logistics, is powered by the people of Granville.
Local organizations play a vital role in this experience. Village of Granville staff, Granville Police Department and Granville Schools are all closely involved in the Ride Weekend planning. Additionally, local organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Granville, volunteer to assist with pedestrian and traffic control, greeting Riders with enthusiasm and commitment.
Granville’s impact extends beyond Ride Weekend. Two of the original Pelotonia Kids rides — SpokesKids and SpokesKids Jr. — were started in Granville long before Pelotonia officially launched its kids program. Today, these youth rides remain a cherished tradition, raising more than $10,000 this year with the participation of 40 young Riders.
Representatives from the Village administration and the Team Granville Peloton proudly accepted the award on stage and received a banner to be displayed in town.
Congratulations to the Village of Granville on receiving the 2025 Community of the Year Award!
The 2025 Pelotonia Awards winners were announced and celebrated at Night of Impact on November 18th. If you missed the event, you can watch the program on YouTube here.
