​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Definition

• The Sports Achievement Award’s team category recognizes exceptional local athletic teams.
• Recognition will be given to sports teams whose involvement in sport has had a significant impact at the National or International level.
• For the purp​​ose of this award, sports and fitness are defined as those activities requiring physical conditioning and/or refinement of motor skills allowing competitive excellence to be achieved.

Eligibility

• A team must operate as a Brampton organization. The majority of team members must be residents of the City of Brampton. If a team is selected for an award, non-resident team members may be recognized for their contributions. Brampton residents who compete as part of an International team will receive recognition.
• Teams must achieve:
• First, second or third place at a National or International Championship.
• Championships recognized for eligibility at the National or International level are championships awarded by a sport’s governing body. Olympic competitions qualify, however, regional, divisional, district, or academic championships, tournaments do not qualify.
• A Provincial or National award must be achieved through eliminations at successive levels. Only at the International level may an individual be appointed to advanced standing without qualifying at successive levels.
• Milestones/recognition must be achieved within the calendar year prior to the end of the nomination window.
• Individuals that have received any Citizen Award in the past four (4) years are not eligible.

Notes:

• The Selection Committee will rank all nominees in this category and award one individual the Excellency Award, which celebrates the achievements of an individual/group who has surpassed expectations within this category.
  
• A maximum of 5 eligible teams will be awarded this award.​
  
• Brampton residents who are temporarily residing outside of Brampton because they are attending school or training for their sport will also be considered for the awards.
• Team competitors will receive individual awards. Volunteer coaches, managers and team assistants are also eligible to receive an award.
• Self-nominations and nominations of family members are not accepted.
• Posthumous nominations will not be accepted.​​​
• Successful recipients of the award will be required to submit a background check.