​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Definition

• The Sports Achievement Award-Individual category recognizes exceptional local athletes.
• ​Recognition will be given to individuals whose involvement in sport has had a significant impact at the Provincial, National or International level. For the purpose 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

• An individual receiving an award must have been a resident of the City of Brampton during the time of their accomplishment.
• Individuals must attain:
• ​First place at a Provincial Championship; and/or
  
• First, second or third place at a National Championship.
• International competitors must 'qualify' to receive an award.
• Championships recognized for eligibility at the Provincial, 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.

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 ​individuals 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.
• Self-nominations and nominations of family members are not accepted.
• Posthumous nominations will not be accepted.​​​
• 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.
• Successful recipients of the award will be required to submit a background check.