
Citizen of the Year
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Created in 1969, the Citizen of the Year award is Whistler’s longest standing celebration. Whistler Community Foundation is honoured with the task of selecting the annual recipient of this prestigious award.
The Whistler Citizen of the Year is an outstanding community member who contributes significant volunteer time to enhancing the quality of life in Whistler. This individual demonstrates extraordinary leadership and community service outside of employment. Well-respected in the community, they inspire others with their caring and positive attitude and spirit of cooperation.
2020 Winner: Dave Clark

Dave Clark
A passionate Whistlerite, who believes in this community; continually investing himself as a youth sports coach, mental health advocate, community collaborator, and event producer

PJ O’Heany
Born Toronto, raised Australia, arrived in 86, 25 years running YES Tours, Rotary / Paul Harris Fellow, President Youth Soccer 10 years, Jacinta (wife) Aidan 20 & Savannah 15.

Jade Quinn-MacDonald
Jade Quinn-MacDonald, 2020 Whistler Secondary School Graduate and Environmental Club President, will be pursuing Political Sciences next year in France through UBC.
Meet More 2020 Award Finalists
The 2019 winner

Keith Reynolds
The 2019 winner

Pat Montani
The 2018 winner

Steve Bayly
The 2017 winner

Heather Paul
Heather founded ShortSkirtTheatre and Chairs the Whistler Arts Council. She advocates for cancer awareness and woman’s rights. Heather’s deities are kindness, perspective, hope and humour.