2026 Blinkie Awards | Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7 PM

Propel ATL is thrilled to invite you to our annual Blinkie Awards. This year's Blinkie Awards will celebrate some of Atlanta's most dedicated sustainable transportation advocates. In addition to inspirational stories from our award winners, we’ll have music, food and drinks, bike valet, and door prizes representing our walk/bike/roll/transit mission. 

Door prizes: coming soon!

Introducing the Blinkies host: Mark Kendall! Mark Kendall is an Atlanta-based comedian. Along with his production partner, Bill Worley, he is the co-founder of CoolCoolCool Productions, where they use comedy to encourage civic engagement. Their videos were named “Best Reason to Laugh” by Atlanta Magazine in 2021. Mark is currently the co-host of the podcast "What's Good Atlanta?" for WABE/NPR. While studying film at Northwestern University, he completed the Comedy Central Chris Rock Summer School Program, where he pitched jokes at “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report.” Mark was named best Professional Funnyman by Creative Loafing in 2015 and was the Readers Pick for Best Comedian in Creative Loafing Atlanta in 2019.  Follow Mark on Instagram.

Tickets: General admission tickets to the Blinkie Awards are $60. Day-of general admission tickets will go up to $70, so don't wait to secure your spot!

Host Committee: Go the extra mile and join the Host Committee! You'll receive:

• Admission for six people to the Blinkie Awards and VIP Social at 6PM

• Recognition at the Blinkie Awards, listing in pre- and post-event communications

• A dedicated post on this page listing your name and/or company

• Exclusive participation in selecting the Propel ATL Transportation Media Award winner.

Getting There:

• Walking & Cycling:  Wild Heaven - West End is located in the Lee + White complex along the Beltline Southwest Trail. Two Wheel Valet will provide free Bike Valet services for the event in the courtyard behind the venue. 

• MARTA: Wild Heaven - West End is a 0.7 mile walk from the West End station or catch a bus. MARTA bus routes are changing April 18th! Routes 68, 71, and 81 will still serve the area. Learn more about the NextGen bus network here: https://itsmarta.com/nextgen2.aspx

• Driving: Free parking is available in the Lee + White parking lot.

Accessibility: Wild Heaven - West End is fully accessible with a ramp entrance to the venue from the parking lot on White Street.

Dress: Commuter Chic - Dressy casual that is comfortable and durable enough to withstand a walk, a crowded train or a bike ride, and polished enough to let you know you are enjoying a night on the town! All bag sizes are allowed.