Genevieve’s Awards and Accolades
In 2022, Genevieve Schmitt was named one of the “Top 100 Women in Powersports.” This recognition comes on the heels of several honors over the years by the powersports industry including being part of the “Top 100 Leaders in Powersports” list. Genevieve says, “I never sought out this type of recognition. I simply worked at doing something I love—telling stories of motorcyclists, and spotlighting this amazing sport to those who want to know more. Receiving recognition by my industry peers is validation that the career I poured so much of myself into meant something that will last years after I’m gone.”
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6
Genevieve Schmitt one of the “Top 100 Women in Powersports”
Dealernews magazine, a leading industry trade publication, announces that Genevieve Schmitt is named as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports in 2022. “I’m honored to be included in this most esteemed list of incredible women,” says Genevieve. “Thank you to Dealernews for their continued valuable recognition of those in our industry who strive to make a difference.” Read more here.
2019 AMA Bessie Stringfield Award Recipient
This award, which memorializes the accomplishments of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bessie Stringfield, recognizes efforts to introduce motorcycling to new or underserved markets. Because of Genevieve’s endeavors in putting the spotlight on women and motorcycling, the board of directors of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) chose Genevieve as the 2019 recipient
of this prestigious award.
Read Motorcycle Powersports News story here.
Watch Genevieve’s award presentation and acceptance speech here.
Genevieve Schmitt named one of the
“Top 100 Leaders
in Powersports”
– Dealernews magazine
“Your work over the years, today, and on into the future is
absolutely crucial to our shared success. Your failure to lead might similarly be the reason we all fail.”
– Bob Althoff, Selection Committee Leader
Read the article here.
"Genevieve is a pioneer in the industry, hobby, and sport of women
motorcycling. She has reached beyond the stereotypes and has brought
female riders to the forefront.”
– Mindi Cherry, Vice President and Event Manager of Las Vegas BikeFest
2017 Las Vegas Motorcycle
Hall of Fame
Inductee
This “virtual” hall of fame is part of the long-running Las Vegas BikeFest rally in Nevada. Genevieve is the first and only female inducted into this hall of fame that honors the “iconic ambassadors, influential heroes, and people who put their interests above and beyond for the motorcycle community.”
“When I was inducted into the Las Vegas Hall of Fame, I joined an elite group of just seven other pioneering female motorcyclists who lay claim to being inducted into two motorcycles halls of fame.
I’m humbled to be in their company.”
– Genevieve Schmitt
(Read story here)
Gold Award Winner
This cover story in Woman Rider magazine, of which Genevieve Schmitt was editor-in-chief, won the Gold Medal for “Best Feature Article” from the Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association in 2002. Genevieve came up with the idea, assigned the story to freelance writer Margie Siegal, and directed this cover photo shoot, which took place in the Canadian Rockies.
Woman Rider magazine also won the Silver Medal for “Best Overall Design” from the same group that year. Genevieve served as founding editor and visionary—and sole full-time staff member—on the quarterly national magazine when it was published from 2000 to 2004.
2001 Sturgis
Motorcycle Museum
Hall of Fame
Inductee
– Inducted at the 2001 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota
“I was one of the youngest nominees at 37. This award propelled me to live up to the honor by continuing my work raising awareness of motorcycling. I would go on to create the first presence of women motorcyclists on the internet in 2006 when I founded WomenRidersNow.com. It remains the only online motorcycle magazine today for and about women motorcyclists.”
– Genevieve Schmitt
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame “wall” has evolved over the years. In 2021, Genevieve visited the newly updated Hall of Fame at the museum. Here she points to her name listed among inductees in 2001.
Daytime Emmy Award Nomination
In 1995, while Genevieve working as the senior producer for E! News Daily, the 30-minute daily program on E! Entertainment Television cable network, the show was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program. The show did not win that year’s award, but Genevieve says, “It was an an honor and an achievement early in my career to have the work I did, along with my producing team, recognized and nominated by the highest award possible in television.” Pictured is the program for the awards ceremony with the E! News Daily nomination page inset.