Whistler Excellence Awards

Diamond Celebration – Honouring 60 Years of Excellence

For 60 years, the Whistler Excellence Awards have celebrated the businesses, organizations and individuals that help make Whistler one of the most vibrant and successful communities in Canada.

This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of the awards, honouring six decades of innovation, leadership, service and community impact.

Delivered in partnership with the Whistler Community Foundation, Arts Whistler and AWARE, the Whistler Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievement in business, leadership, service, sustainability, arts and community impact.

Whether you’re nominating a deserving business, entering your own organization, exploring sponsorship opportunities or joining us at the gala celebration, the Whistler Excellence Awards are your opportunity to recognize excellence and celebrate the people shaping Whistler’s future.

Key Dates For 2026

Nominations Open: June 24, 2026
Nominations Close: July 13, 2026
Finalists Announced: August-September 2026
Whistler Excellence Awards Gala: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Ready to Get Involved?

Submit a nomination

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Why Recognition Matters

Being recognized as a Whistler Excellence Award nominee, finalist or winner is an opportunity to celebrate achievements, recognize your team, and elevate your profile within the community.

Benefits include:

Recognition among Whistler’s business community
Increased visibility and credibility
Celebration of your team’s achievements
Opportunities to attract customers, employees and partners
Connection to a 60-year legacy of excellence

Who Should Be Nominated?

The awards recognize excellence across a wide range of categories, including:

Business leaders and entrepreneurs
Emerging and established businesses
Frontline employees and service professionals
Community champions and non-profit organizations
Innovators and sustainability leaders
Arts and culture contributors

Think someone deserves recognition? Nominate them today.

View Award categories & criteria

The Gala Celebration

The Whistler Excellence Awards Gala is one of the community’s most anticipated business events, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, employees, community organizations and partners for an evening of celebration and recognition.

Join us this October as we celebrate 60 years of excellence and honour the finalists and winners who continue to shape Whistler’s future.

Date: October 22, 2026

Time: 5:30pm – 11:00PM

Venue: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Gala Information

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your brand with one of Whistler’s longest-running and most respected business celebrations.

Award sponsorship provides meaningful exposure before, during and after the event while demonstrating your commitment to the success of our local business community.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Jacquie McLean
Marketing & Events Manager
Whistler Chamber of Commerce

Email Jacquie