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.
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
2024 Whistler Excellence Awards
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!
A big congratulations to shining winners and all the finalists:
Business Person of the Year – Presented 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 Year – Presented 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
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!
Thank you to all our 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
Business Support
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