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Brampton Citizen Awards

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The City of Brampton is proud to offer a community recognition program that has honoured thousands of outstanding residents in the community in the areas of sports, arts, and community service.

​Since 1974, the City of Brampton recognizes and celebrates outstanding citizens in our community who have achieved milestones in the past year, in the following 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 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 ​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 an individual who has demonstrated all-round community involvement rather than specific activity or contribution. This award recognizes a local resident who builds communities and shows what can be achieved with passion and determination. The Citizen of the Year Award is presented to a youth, adult and senior citizen.
Nominations for the 2024​ Citizen Awards will be open from November 18, 2024 to January 10, 2025.

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