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​​​Brampton is Canada’s fastest-growing big city​​​​​​ and home to a diverse population of nearly​ 800,000 people. We are proud of the services we deliver and our progress in building a healthy, vibrant and innovative community.

The City of Brampton’s Corporate Awards and Recognition Program highlights honours received from external organizations, reflecting the achievements of our skilled and diverse workforce. This page showcases both the current year’s awards and recognitions, as well as those earned in previous years.​​​

City of Brampton Receives 2025 Financial Information Return Recognition Award

The City of Brampton has received a 2025 Financial Information Return (FIR) Recognition Award from the provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, recognizing its timely, reliable and accurate financial reporting.

City of Brampton’s Mobility Plan earns Ontario Professional Planners Institute’s PlanON Award

The City of Brampton’s Mobility Plan has received a 2026 PlanON Vision Award of Merit from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), recognizing excellence in planning and the City’s forward-looking approach to supporting Brampton’s continued growth.

Brampton ranked second happiest among Canada's ten largest cities

Leger's 2026 City of Happiness report scored Brampton 71.7 out of 100, ranking it as the second happiest among Canada's ten largest cities and the happiest in Ontario.

AMO confers Brampton Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award

The City of Brampton received the 2026 Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for its Smart Parks: Transforming Municipal Services Through Data, Innovation, and Real-Time Access initiative.

City of Brampton earns 11th consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Brampton has been recognized for excellence in municipal budgeting for the 11th consecutive year, receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

City of Brampton ranked Canada's top Food and Beverage Processing Cluster by Business Facilities Magazine

The City of Brampton has been ranked Canada's top Food and Beverage Processing Cluster by Business Facilities Magazine as part of the publication's 2026 Annual Global Rankings. This ranking recognizes Brampton's leadership in one of Canada's largest and fastest-growing sectors and reflects the City's strong food and beverage ecosystem.

Brampton wins Gold for four entries with Hermes Creative Awards

The City won Gold with Hermes Creative Awards for Invest Brampton's 2025 Annual Report, Brampton Innovation District's BramHacks 2025: Space Edition, Experience Brampton's 12 Days of Holiday Social Campaign, and the City's Sponsorship & Naming Rights Booklet.

City of Brampton recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers 2026

Brampton recognized as a national leader during Culture Days 2025