Description
The Corporate Citizen Award recognizes for-profit organizations that have made a significant and positive impact on the local community through leadership, philanthropy, and active engagement.
This award celebrates businesses that go beyond commercial success by investing time, resources, and expertise into initiatives that strengthen community well-being, foster connection, and create lasting social impact.
Requirements
Ideal Nominee Profile
This award is best suited for a business that demonstrates:
- A strong commitment to community involvement and social impact
- Active participation in philanthropic, volunteer, or community initiatives
- Leadership in addressing social challenges or supporting underserved groups
- A culture of giving back embedded within the organization
- Meaningful contributions to the Brampton community beyond core business operations
Examples of Achievement
Nominees may demonstrate excellence through:
- Long-term support of community programs, charities, or local initiatives
- Employee volunteer programs or company-led community initiatives
- Strategic partnerships with non-profits, community groups, or social organizations
- Fundraising campaigns or advocacy efforts that create measurable impact
- Initiatives that strengthen community connection, inclusion, and well-being
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, nominees must:
- Be a for-profit business or organization
- Demonstrate a history of community involvement, philanthropy, or volunteerism
- Provide evidence of measurable impact through community initiatives or partnerships
- Serve or support the Brampton community
- Nominees must have substantial business operations within the City of Brampton and/or be a member in good standing of the Brampton Board of Trade.
- Nominees must agree to attend the awards gala and participate in promotional activities if selected as finalists.
- Members of the Brampton Board of Trade Board of Directors (and their employees), staff, and participating partners are not eligible for nomination.
Past Winners:
THE FOOD QUOTIENT
MATH THRU MUSIC
CLOROX CANADA
CASTLEMORE DENTAL
DEF EVENTS & BEYOND
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement and Impact | 40.0% |
| Volunteerism and Charitable Giving | 25.0% |
| Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration | 20.0% |
| Inspiration and Advocacy | 15.0% |