2018: BUILD Award
Best Specialty Solid Waste Recycling NPO 2018 & Best Economic Development Recycling Project: Sewing Peace Project
2017: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Award
P4P won a 2017 award For Outstanding Achievement In Recycling from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Click here for the story.
2015: The Borough of High Bridge Green Award, 1/22/15
David Schweidenback is hereby the recipient of the High Bridge Environmental Commission’s eighth annual Borough of HighBridge Green Award for 2014 in recognition of his continuing dedication to promoting environmental preservation.
David Schweidenback was “Caught Being Green” by fellow residents who nominated him for this award for his ongoing environmental actions. David’s Pedals for Progress organization founded in 1991 rescues bicycles destined for overburdened US landfills and ships them to developing countries where they are sorely needed and highly valued. P4P Bikes are put to work not only is basic transportation, but are used as a supplement to school and community programs.
The Environmental Commission recognizes that David has had the distinguished honor of being twice invited delegate to the International Convention of Environmental Laureates in 2012 and 2013.
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of High Bridge, County of Hinterdon and and the State of New Jersey sincerely appreciate his commitment to reducing the amount of trash we generate and creating an awareness for environmentally sound transportation.
Mark Desire, Mayor.
October 2011: Newtown (PA) Patch
April 2010: Sewing with a Purpose
From Stitch Quilting Arts Magazine, Spring 2010
December 2009: Huffington Post
Pedals For Progress: How A Mountain Bike Changed My Life
May/June 2009: American Bicyclist
Spring 2009: Hudson Institute
P4P is featured in the Hudson Institute‘s Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances 2009, page 34:
2008: Dave Schweidenback named a CNN Hero
Click here to read the story on CNN.com.
2006: Citizen Service Awards, High Bridge, NJ
Dave Schweidenback named Citizen of the Year
2006: Forbes Enterprise Award, 1/5/2006
“Congratulations Winners! After a rigorous judging process, which considered thousands of entries, the following companies have been selected as winners for the Forbes Enterprise awards. These companies distinguished themselves and are being recognized for their ideas and innovations in business.” – Forbes.com
The awards ceremony took place on February 5, 2007 at New York’s Lincoln Center.
2001 Discovery Award
David Schweidenback accepts the presented by the Royal Geographical Society November 2001 – London, England
2000: Rolex Award for Enterprise
September 27, 2000, New York, NY: Pedals for Progress President David Schweidenback is awarded a Rolex Award for Enterprise
1990s AWARDS
1999 New Jersey Senate Resolution Commending David Schweidenback, as the founder of a “praiseworthy nonprofit commended for his selfless and tireless efforts in behalf of world humanity who by his deeds and example has provided a model of excellence in achievements and dedication and has set a standard toward which others might stride.”
1999: Federal Express Spotlight Program “Celebrating American Business”
1998, December: Bicycling Magazine: Bicycle Industry Environmental Award Recycling Category
1997 December: Courier News/Asbury Park Press: Pedals for Progress cited as “among the most responsible with donors’ money” in an analysis of Central New Jersey charities.
1997 July: Sargent Shriver Award for Humanitarian Service. Click here to read more.
National Peace Corps Association NPCA is the alumni association of the over-100,000 former Peace Corps volunteers.
1996 January: E-Town and Tom’s of Maine E-chievement Award “Celebrating those who are making a positive difference in their communities and beyond”