The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre team celebrates their win for the Pat Kelly Champion of Arts & Culture, Business, award, presented by Arts Whistler. Photo: Joern Rohde.
Whistler’s business and community leaders came together in high spirits on Friday, Oct. 3, as we hosted the annual Whistler Business Excellence Awards, presented by BlueShore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
2025 Whistler Excellence Awards Winners
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards recognizing the individuals and businesses that have made exceptional contributions to Whistler’s community and economy.
Congratulations to all the finalists, and to these winners!
Above & Beyond Award of Excellence, presented by the Whistler Chamber of Commerce
Dominique Vallée, Creekside Health
Business Person of the Year, presented by BDO
Nadia Demers, Ziptrek Ecotours Inc.
Service Excellence Award (Small Business), presented by Reactive Media
A Little Bud
Service Excellence (Large Business), presented by Whistler Blackcomb
Ziptrek Ecotours Inc.
Citizen of the Year, with the Whistler Community Foundation, presented by Race & Company LLP
Ashlie Girvan, founder of 100 Women Who Care Whistler
Pat Kelly Champion of the Arts Award, presented by Arts Whistler
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Emerging Business of the Year, presented by Whistler Tasting Tours
A Little Bud
Sustainability in Action Award, with AWARE, presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group
GNAR Inc.
Rising Star of the Year, presented by the Hotel Association of Whistler
Rebecca Mason, Laugh Out LIVE!
Innovative Business of the Year, presented by Beedie Living
Deorum Ski
From laughter to heartfelt speeches, the 2025 Whistler Excellence Awards reminded us that Whistler’s strength lies in its people—their creativity, commitment, and community spirit.