Prêmio Brasil Olímpico (Brazil Olympic Prize) is the name given to the highest recognition that a Brazilian athlete can receive nationally.
A strike of the Theatro Municipal employees in 2016 postponed the ceremony until March 29, 2017.
From the longlist, three finalists (or nominees) are selected, with the winner announced only at the Award Ceremony, which takes place in the first half of December.
This is granted to any public figure whose efforts were deemed to have helped advance sport in the country.
In 2004, for the first time, awards were given for the Best Paralympic Athlete of the Year (separately for men and women).