In 2003, in recognition of Brian Kilrea's 1,000th career victory, the City of Ottawa created the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching to acknowledge the contribution of an amateur coach who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership and commitment that have been the hallmarks of Brian Kilrea's exceptional career. The Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching will be presented at the Order of Ottawa awards ceremony.

An outstanding citizen may be nominated for either the Order of Ottawa or the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. 

Eligibility Terms and Criteria

Any resident of Ottawa who has made a major impact, influence and outstanding benefit to our community and the broader community through career and community contributions is eligible for nomination.

Nominations will be considered every year for five consecutive years from the date of submission. Supplemental information outlining new significant accomplishments and contributions can be submitted by the original nominator to OrderofOttawa@ottawa.ca (link opens email application)

Ineligible Criteria

Nomination submissions consisting exclusively of volunteer work will not be considered. 

Ineligible Nominations

• self-nominations

• nominations of immediate family members

• posthumous nominations

• elected federal, provincial, or municipal politician currently in office

• sitting judge of any court

• municipal, provincial, and federal officials currently in office

• A volunteer

The nomination deadline is Friday, September 13, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. EST.