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 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
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Nominations Open: June 24, 2026
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Nominations Close: July 13, 2026
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Finalists Announced: August-September 2026
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Whistler Excellence Awards Gala: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Ready to Get Involved?
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.
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
Request for Quotes
The Whistler Chamber is inviting qualified suppliers to submit quotations for products and services supporting the delivery of the 2026 Whistler Excellence Awards Gala.
Services Requested
Businesses may submit quotes for one or more of the following service categories:
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Businesses offering additional event services not listed above are encouraged to submit a quote.
For questions or to submit a quote, contact:
Jacquie McLean
Marketing & Events Manager
Whistler Chamber
E: jacquie@whistlerchamber.com
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.
Congratulations to the 2026 Whistler Excellence Awards finalists!
Business Person of the Year – Presented by BDO
Mei Madden, Whistler Blackcomb Foundation
Shane Holland, Whistler Hardware Store
Bruce Stewart, Nesters Market
Emerging Business of the Year –sponsorship open
Coast Mountain Disposal
Prodigy Wildfire Solutions
Sunii Energy
Rising Star of the Year – Presented by Hotel Association of Whistler
T’ec Georgina Dan, Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Ania Spencer, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Oscar Krell, OK Home Services
Service Excellence – Small Business – Presented by Reactive Design
*to be announced in September
Service Excellence – Large Business – Presented by Whistler Blackcomb
*to be announced in September
Sustainability in Action Business, with AWARE, – Presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group
Nita Lake Lodge
Heike Designs
Four Seasons Resorts and Residences
The Champion of Arts & Culture – sponsorship open
Coast Mountain Brewing
Laugh Out LIVE!
Whistler Film Festival
Citizen of The Year, with Whistler Community Foundation, – Coast Mountain Law
Jennifer Black, Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Society
Greg McDonnell, McDonnell Counselling
Ben & Sarah Hryciw, WORCA
Member’s Choice –sponsorship open
All finalists of the 2026 Whistler Excellence Awards are eligible to proceed to the Members’ Choice Award. A member vote is conducted in September/October. The three individuals / businesses with the most votes go through to the final voting at the gala.
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