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Whistler Excellence Awards

A celebration of Whistler’s boldest businesses, brightest leaders, and most inspiring community builders.

The Whistler Excellence Awards are a celebration of the people and businesses driving our community forward — the innovators, trailblazers, and community builders who shape Whistler’s vibrant spirit.

These awards shine a spotlight on local legends and rising stars alike, strengthening our collective identity and showcasing the excellence that sets Whistler apart. From growing businesses to standout leaders, this is where Whistler honours those who make an impact.

Nominations for the Whistler Excellence Awards  OPEN SOON!

Nominations open 12:00pm, Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Learn more here >>>

It’s almost time to shine a light on the people, passion, and purpose behind Whistler’s thriving business community.

Recognize the stories that shape our community’s future

This year’s Whistler Excellence Awards celebrate Deep Roots, Bright Futures: A Night to Flourish—a theme that honours the inspiring journeys of local businesses grounded in strength and reaching toward limitless possibilities.

We invite you to nominate the people and businesses helping our mountain town thrive—those who contribute to the strength of our community and the vibrancy of our future.

🏔 Whether they’re new on the scene or have been growing for decades, these are the stories worth celebrating.

2025 Award Catergories:

🌟 Business Person of the Year presented by BDO
🌟 Emerging Business of the Year 
🌟 Innovative Business of the Year
🌟 Rising Star of the Year
🌟 Service Excellence – Small Business (35 or more employees), presented by Reactive Design Inc.
🌟 Service Excellence – Large Business (up to 34 employees), presented by Whistler Blackcomb
🌟 Sustainability in Action Business
🌟 Citizen of the Year
🌟 The Pat Kelly Champion of the Arts Award, presented by Arts Whistler and Whistler Real Estate Company

Be part of Whistler’s most inspiring night of the year

Position Your Brand at the Heart of Whistler’s Business Community by sponsoring the Whistler Excellence Awards. 

The Whistler Excellence Awards Gala celebrates the local trailblazers shaping Whistler through innovation, service, sustainability, and leadership. With over 400 attendees and visibility across the Chamber’s network of 700+ members, this is your opportunity to put your brand in the spotlight — and in the room.

Sponsorship benefits include*:

  • Tickets or a table of ten at the gala to host clients or team members 
  • On-stage recognition or a chance to share a 90-second promo video 
  • Logo placement on event collateral including signage, programs, and screens
  • Verbal acknowledgment from the event emcee
  • Brand exposure across Chamber eNews, website, and events calendar
  • Option to run a custom prize giveaway showcasing your brand
  • Brand recognition in relevant social media posts leading up to, and following the event 

Pictured above: Gregg Martin, General Manager, BlueShore Financial, our Presenting Partner of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Whistler Excellence Awards

✨ Flexible sponsorship levels available to match your goals and budget.

📩 Connect with Jacquie McLean, Marketing & Events Manager, at Jacquie@whistlerchamber.com

*benefits and promotional inclusions differ between partnership packages 

2024 Whistler Excellence Awards Gala

Wow. What a dazzling night!

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate Neon Nights: Illuminating Whistler’s Excellence at the 2024 Whistler Excellence Awards presented by BlueShore Financial, held at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on Thursday, October 17, 2024!

2024’s theme Neon Nights: Illuminating Whistler’s Excellence combined the vibrant energy of neon with the elegance and fun of a gala, celebrating the excellence that light up Whistler’s business community.

2024 Whistler Excellence Awards Gala, presented by BlueShore Financial, photo album. Photo credit: Joern Rohde Photography

Relive the Celebrations

Take a look back at the magic of past Whistler Excellence Awards galas — browse photo albums from previous years and relive the celebration.

Congratulations to the 2024 Whistler Excellence Awards finalists!

Business Person of the YearPresented by BDO

Winner – Roger Soane, Whistler Sport Legacies

Kaoru & Hidemi Ono, Senka Florist
Douglas MacFarlane, Vail Resorts

Emerging Business of the Year – presented by Capilano University

Winner – Barbex cleaning

Alto Marketing and Management
Filthy Jordan

Innovative Business of the Year – Presented by Beedie Living

Winner – Blackcomb Facade Technology (Blackcomb Glass Ltd)

Be Beauty laser & esthetics
Innovation Building Group

Rising Star of the YearPresented by Hotel Association of Whistler

Winner – Lisa Coulter, Whistler Community Services Society

Samantha Knox, Nita Lake Lodge
Nicki McKeon, Wild Vedas

Service Excellence – Small Business* – Presented by Reactive Design

Winner – Alpine Cafe

A Little Bud Whistler
Pasta Lupino Gourmet Ltd.

Service Excellence – Large Business*Presented by Whistler Blackcomb

Winner – Caramba Restaurant

Forecast Coffee
Sundial Hotel

Sustainability in Action Business – Presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group

Winner – Re Build It Centre and Re Use It Centre

Naked Sprout Cafe & Eatery
Sea to Sky Sourdough BReD Inc.

Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture, Business – Presented by Arts Whistler 

Winner – The Point Artist-Run Centre

Laugh Out LIVE!
Whistler Museum & Archives Society

Citizen of The Year – Presented by Race and Company LLP

Winner – Carol Leacy

Ashley Girvan
Charalyn Kriz

Thank you to all our 2024 Partners:

Presenting Partner

Award Partners

Opening Reception Partner

Host Partner

Venue Host

Gala Event Partners

Community Partners

Photography Partner

Media Partners

Audio Visual Partner

Design Partner

Event Partners

Advertising Partners

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