BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Brampton Citizen Awards. Residents are invited to nominate outstanding athletes, volunteers and local heroes who have achieved a milestone this past year. Since 1974, the City of Brampton has been proud to offer a community recognition program that honours Brampton’s outstanding residents in the areas of sports, arts and community service.
This upcoming Citizen Awards program will mark 50 years of recognizing Brampton residents for their outstanding achievements and celebrate Brampton’s 50th birthday. To honour Brampton’s 50th birthday since its incorporation, a new special award category, Celebrating Brampton’s 50th, will be introduced for this year only.
Award Categories
The Sports Achievement Award recognizes Brampton residents whose achievements have been recognized at the Provincial, National or International level.
The Ken Giles Amateur Athlete of the Year Award, in partnership with the Brampton Guardian, recognizes an outstanding individual who has made a significant impact and/or exceptional achievement at the amateur level of their respective sport.
The Arts Acclaim Award recognizes individuals whose contribution has had a significant impact in terms of achieving local, Provincial, National or International acclaim.
The Long Term Service Award recognizes dedicated volunteers whose efforts have made a significant impact towards the development and advancement of recreational sports, the arts and community social services.
The Inspirational Award recognizes Brampton residents who advocate or practice humane action, or who have had an inspirational influence on others.
The Emergency Services Award of Valour is selected by Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, Peel Regional Police and Peel Paramedics, and recognizes an individual or individuals, who voluntarily risked their own life/lives while performing a heroic act to save the life of another person.
The Citizen of the Year Awards are given to individuals who have demonstrated all-round community involvement rather than specific activity or contribution. This award recognizes local residents who build communities and show what can be achieved with passion and determination. The Citizen of the Year Award is presented to a youth, adult and senior citizen.
New: Celebrating Brampton’s 50th Award is a new special category in honour of Brampton’s 50th birthday and recognizes individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to community social services, the development of recreational sports, the arts, and/or economic development. The award recognizes volunteers, not-for-profit organizations and businesses that have contributed and/or operated in the Brampton community.
Nomination Deadline
Be a part of this milestone moment by nominating a resident before February 16, 2024. For more information and to nominate online, visit www.brampton.ca/citizenawards.
“The City of Brampton’s 50th Annual Citizen Awards are a time to recognize some of the incredible people within our community. They stand as a testament to the unwavering spirit and dedication of our residents and honours their remarkable achievements and contributions to Brampton.” – Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton