​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Definition

• ​Recognition will be given to those individuals or groups who advocate or practice humane action, or who have had an inspirational influence on others.

Eligibility

• An inspirational act is defined as, but not limited to:
• Establishing a charitable organization, while not receiving remuneration of any kind;
• Helping to better the lives of others;
• Rendering significant support or assistance to an individual or group in need; or
• An individual or group who has performed an exceptional humanitarian act that inspires good will in others.

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 15 eligible ​ individuals/groups will be awarded this award.​
  
• Nominees for an Inspirational Award may not receive financial remuneration for their act. A singular act of volunteering or fundraising for charitable causes will not be considered.
• The activity for which a nominee is considered must be of direct benefit to that field within the City of Brampton.​​
• Professionals who are nominated while currently working in their field cannot be considered.
• Nominees from the City of Brampton who perform humanitarian acts outside of the City may be considered for this award.
• Self-nominations and nominations of family members are not accepted.
• Posthumous nominations will not be accepted.
• Individuals that have received any Citizen Award in the past four (4) years are not eligible.
• The act must have taken place within the calendar year prior to the end of the nomination window.
• Successful recipients of the award will be required to submit a background check.