Athletes: Any individual athlete or team in amateur or professional sport who has achieved outstanding & extraordinary success in Canada, or as a Canadian competing abroad; demonstrates exemplary values and/or personal characteristics, and makes a defining contribution to his/her sport and/or Canadian society. Athlete nominees shall not ordinarily be considered until four (4) years after retirement from major championship competition.

Builders: Any individual who has made an outstanding and extraordinary contribution to amateur or professional sport in Canada other than as a competitor; demonstrates exemplary values and/or personal characteristics, and makes a defining contribution to his/her sport and/or Canadian society.  Builder nominees may be either active or inactive at the time of their consideration.