Prominence Point: A Place of Recognition

The City of Brantford Prominence Point (formerly the Walk of Fame) was established to identify and honour the outstanding achievements of our community’s citizens.  Honorees will be recognized with an etched glass installation in the Prominence Point monument.

Prominence Point: A Place of Recognition

Criteria for selection:

  • The honorees must either have been born or lived in the City of Brantford at some point in his or her life, and/or must consider the City of Brantford and surrounding area as an important or formative element of his or her life experience.
  • Nominees, whether living or posthumously, must have made an outstanding contribution to the community or have achieved significant local, regional, national or international recognition in their chosen field. Fields of achievement include athletics, arts and entertainment, academics, humanitarian efforts, medicine, science and technology, environmentalism, or business and industry.
  • In order to receive consideration for this honour, each nomination must be complete and accurate to the best of the nominator’s knowledge.

The nomination and selection process is adjudicated by a Committee of citizen volunteers with the support of the City of Brantford staff. The Committee recognizes that our community is fortunate to have many successful and inspirational citizens in its past and present, and regrets that not all eligible nominees can be recognized each year.

Submissions received by July 1, 2024 will be considered for inclusion onto the Prominence Point monument in 2025. If you have any questions about the application process or the Prominence Point program, please contact heritage@brantford.ca.

Complete Nomination Form