Akers Digital Founder Tim Akers Honored with 2026 Outstanding Service Award at the Bicycle Leadership Conference

March 30, 2026

Honored for his dedicated service to the cycling community, Akers continues to support the outdoor industry through volunteer leadership on multiple working groups.

DANA POINT, Calif. (March 30, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Tim Akers, founder of the digital marketing agency Akers Digital (akersdigital.com), was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Service Award at the Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) Honors and BPSA Awards dinner. Akers made BLC history at the event as the first media and digital professional to receive this prestigious recognition, highlighting the growing importance of digital strategy and e-commerce in the outdoor industry.

The Outstanding Service Award recognizes individuals whose dedication and leadership have significantly advanced the bicycle industry. Akers was recognized not only for his agency’s work providing effective e-commerce solutions for major bike and outdoor brands, but also for his extensive volunteer work. He currently serves on three PeopleForBikes working groups and subcommittees, including the Membership Event Education and Marketing (MEEM) committee for the last seven years, helping start the Apparel Working Group, and the BLC Content Committee.

Outside of his work with PeopleForBikes, Tim also serves as a business coach for the Waypoint Accelerator run by Mtn Biz Works in North Carolina. He also encourages volunteerism at Akers Digital, with employees serving on the board of the Outdoor Business Association of North Carolina. Additionally, as part of their 1% For The Planet pledge, Akers Digital supports environmentally focused non-profits through cash and in-kind contributions.

“I was completely surprised and deeply honored to be recognized,” said Akers. “To be up on that stage sharing the moment with so many great icons of the cycling industry was incredibly humbling. It is a privilege to work alongside such dedicated peers who are committed to growing and strengthening the outdoor community.”

Akers Digital has carved out a unique space in the active lifestyle market by applying cross-vertical insights from cycling, snowsports, apparel, and camping to drive digital growth for their clients.

About Akers Digital: Akers Digital is a premier digital marketing agency dedicated to helping outdoor industry and active lifestyle brands grow their online presence. Specializing in digital advertising, Klaviyo email marketing, Shopify development, and comprehensive e-commerce consulting, Akers Digital leverages data-driven strategies to build community and drive profitable sales. For more information, visit www.akersdigital.com.

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