Whistler Excellence Awards - Whistler Chamber of Commerce

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Celebrating Whistler’s Most Excellent!

The Whistler Excellence Awards are our chance to celebrate Whistler’s innovators, trailblazers and community cultivators! Whistler’s business and community awards build brands and honour local legends.

Hosted by the Whistler Chamber in partnership with Whistler Community Foundation, the Whistler Arts Council, AWARE and presented by BlueShore Financial – each year, the evening is dedicated to honouring excellence in the areas of service, innovation, sustainability, outstanding leadership in the arts, business and community service.

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This Year’s Categories:

Business Person of the Year presented by BDO
Emerging Business of the Year presented by Capilano University
Innovative Business of the Year presented by Beedie Living
Rising Star of the Year presented by Hotel Association of Whistler
Service Excellence: Large Business (35 or more employees) presented by Whistler Blackcomb
Service Excellence: Small Business (up to 34 employees), presented by Reactive Design Inc.
Sustainability in Action Business, presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group
Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture – Business, presented by Arts Whistler
The Citizen of the Year presented by Race and Company LLP

Congratulations to the 2024 Whistler Excellence Awards Finalists!

We are extremely excited to share the Finalists for this year’s awards. In partnership with BlueShore Financial the annual gala awards event is Whistler’s chance to recognize and honour shining stars of the Whistler business community, those who have demonstrated exceptional brilliance in their operations, innovation, and impact on the local economy.

We can’t wait to celebrate the peak of business brilliance in Whistler – Early bird tickets are on sale now!

Congratulations to all the nominees, it is the contributions of individuals and organizations like you, who make our community truly exceptional.

Business Person of the Year – Presented by BDO

Kaoru & Hidemi Ono, Senka Florist
Douglas MacFarlane, Vail Resorts
Roger Soane, Whistler Sport Legacies

Emerging Business of the Year – presented by Capilano University

Alto Marketing and Management
Barbex cleaning
Filthy Jordan

Innovative Business of the Year – Presented by Beedie Living

Be Beauty laser & esthetics
Blackcomb Glass Ltd
Innovation Building Group

Rising Star of the Year – Presented by Hotel Association of Whistler

Samantha Knox, Nita Lake Lodge
Lisa Coulter, Whistler Community Services Society
Nicki McKeon, Wild Vedas

Service Excellence – Small Business* – Presented by Reactive Design

A Little Bud Whistler
Alpine Cafe
Pasta Lupino Gourmet Ltd.

Service Excellence – Large Business* – Presented by Whistler Blackcomb

Caramba Restaurant
Forecast Coffee
Sundial Hotel

Sustainability in Action Business – Presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group

Sprout Cafe
Sea to Sky Sourdough BReD Inc.
Re Build It Centre and Re Use It Centre

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

Laugh Out LIVE!
The Point Artist-Run Centre
Whistler Museum & Archives Society

Citizen of The Year – Presented by Race and Company LLP

Ashley Girvan
Charalyn Kriz
Carol Leacy

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2024 Whistler Excellence Awards Gala

Join us in celebrating and illuminating the remarkable achievements of local businesses that drive our community forward into the future.

This year’s theme Neon Nights: Illuminating Whistler’s Excellence combines the vibrant energy of neon with the elegance and fun of a gala, celebrating the exceptional luminescence of Whistler’s business community. Join us and presenting partner BlueShore Financial, on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for a dynamic and vibrant celebration of Whistler’s brightest businesses.

This theme merges the electric allure of neon with an elegant and fun atmosphere, highlighting the innovation, creativity, and excellence that light up Whistler’s business community.

Secure your place at the gala to ensure you’re part of an unforgettable night honoring the best and brightest in Whistler’s business community.

Early bird tickets on sale now until September 2!

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Support the 2024 Whistler Excellence Awards

Since its inception in 2012, the Whistler Excellence Awards Gala Dinner is an evening dedicated to honouring excellence in the areas of service, innovation, sustainability, outstanding leadership in the arts, business and community service.

This highly anticipated event hosts over 400 attendees for a dazzling, in celebration of Whistler’s innovators, trailblazers and community cultivators!

With various sponsor and partnership levels and options designed to maximize exposure for your business, seize the opportunity to get your business on the table at this signature event!

Available Partnerships include: