Sport is the catalyst that brings a community together and is a key element in the social fabric of our community.
Brantford Sports Council Sports Recognition Awards Criteria
Sportsmanship & Dedication Award – The Kevin Finney Memorial Award
- Male or female athlete must have been a member of a sport organization or school sport in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Must demonstrate sportsmanship, dedication, leadership and fair play.
Female Youth Leadership – The Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award
- Female athlete must have been a member of a sport organization or school sport in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Shows leadership, dedication and spirit both in sports and in school.
- Shows respect for the coach, referee and her teammates.
- Shows a positive example to teammates through play and attitude.
Male Youth Leadership – The Frank Bricker Memorial Award
- Male athlete must have been a member of a sport organization or school sport in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Shows leadership, dedication and spirit both in sports and in school.
- Shows respect for the coach, referee and her teammates.
- Shows a positive example to teammates through play and attitude.
Excellence in Sports Officiating – The Larry Brock Award
- Nominee must have officiated for local sports organizations or schools in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Nominee must have been an official for a minimum of 3 years.
Coach of the Year – The John Macklin Memorial Award
- Nominee must have been a Coach for a local sports organization, individual or school team in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Nominee must have coached for a minimum of 2 consecutive years.
- Nominee must be a positive role model and teacher for the members of the team during practice and competitions.
Sports Volunteer of the Year – The George Churchill Memorial Award
- Nominee must be a Volunteer with a local sports organization or school team in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Nominee must have been with the organization or team for a minimum of 3 years.
- Nominee must have a positive impact with those they interact with as a board member, team representative, trainer or other position.
Lifetime Sports Sponsorship – The Jack Calbeck Memorial Award
- Business, organization or individual must have sponsored a local sports organization or a school in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Nominee must have been a sponsor for a minimum of 5 years.
Lifetime Sports Volunteerism – The George Jones Memorial Award
- Nominee must be a Volunteer with a local sports organization or school team in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Nominee must have been with the organization or team for a minimum of 10 years.
- Nominee must have a positive impact with those they interact with as a board member, team representative, trainer or other position.
Team of the Year – The Jimmy Wilkes Memorial Award
- Team must have been part of a local sports organization or competed on behalf of a school in the City of Brantford, County of Brant or Six Nations.
- Must have excelled as a team in a given season or as a result of overcoming great obstacles, or greatly exceeds expectations.
Community Ambassador Award
- The Community Ambassador Award is presented to an individual for their lifetime contributions and support of youth sports in our community.
- The recipient is selected by the Brantford Sports Council Executive Committee and awarded annually at the Sports Awards Ceremonies. The Alan R. Cook Foundation is the sponsor of this award.



