Celebrate Whistler’s innovators, trailblazers and community cultivators! Whistler’s virtual business and community awards build brands and honour local legends.
Hosted by the Whistler Chamber in partnership with Whistler Community Foundation, Arts Whistler, AWARE and presented by BlueShore Financial – the evening is dedicated to honouring excellence in the areas of service, innovation, sustainability, outstanding leadership in the arts, business and community service. The Rising Star Award catapults careers for those under 40 on the fast track to success.
Watch the VIRTUAL 2021 Whistler Excellence Awards!
Meet the 2021 Whistler Excellence Awards Winners:
Innovative Business of the Year – Bluebird Strategy/WNORTH
Sustainability in Action Business – Whistler Community Services Society
Whistler Experience Service – Small Business – Whistler Medical Clinic
Whistler Experience Service – Large Business – Portobello Bakery
Rising Star of the Year – Padraic O’Rourke – Fairmont Chateau Whistler
*New for 2021* Resilient Business of the Year– Whistler Blackcomb
The Citizen of the Year– Karin Kausky
Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture- Dave Petko – Black Ohm Tattoos
Business Person of the Year – Jerry & Sana Marsh – Creekside Market
The Story Behind the Artwork
Local artist, Catkin Pritchard (Catkin Design), created the artwork for this year’s event. In this video she explains her inspiration and what the piece represents.
The 2021 Whistler Excellence Awards Finalists:
Business Person of the Year – Presented by BDO
Jerry & Sana Marsh – Creekside Market
Kaoru and Hidemi Ono – Senka Florist
Priyanka Lewis – Brickworks Hospitality Group
Citizen of the Year – Presented by Race & Company LLP
Karin Kausky
Yoann Barelli
Stella Harvey
Innovative Business of the Year – Presented by Beedie Living
Whistler Connection
Whistler Institute
Bluebird Strategy/WNORTH
Rising Star of the Year – Presented by Hotel Association of Whistler
Michael Barton – Indigenous Life Sport Academy
Padraic O’Rourke – Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Gizem Kaya – Whistler Community Services Society
Sustainability in Action Business – Presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group
Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Community Services Society
Innovation Building Group
Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture – Presented by The Whistler Real Estate Company
Dave Petko – Black Ohm Tattoo
Brandon Barrett – Pique Newsmagazine
Shauna Hardy – Whistler Film Festival
*New for 2021* Resilient Business of the Year – Presented by BCIT
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Whistler Racket Club
Whistler Blackcomb
Service Excellence – Small Business – Presented by Reactive Design
Whistler Medical Clinic
Moguls Coffee House
Armchair Books
Service Excellence – Large Business – Presented by Whistler Blackcomb
Nesters Market & Pharmacy
Portobello
Creekside Market
Creative Partner
Media Partner
Radio Partner
Design Provider
