​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.