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.

Nominations are open until Sunday, March 09, 2025