08/19/2026
🔷 Announcing the finalists for the 2026 Whistler Excellence Awards, presented by Beem Credit Union! 🔷
The Excellence Awards are about shining a light on the people, businesses and organizations that help make Whistler such an exceptional place to live, work and visit. Whether or not a nomination makes it to the finalist stage, every story submitted helps us recognize and celebrate the incredible work happening across our community.
⭐ Business Person of the Year, presented by BDO Canada
Mei Madden, The The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation
Shane Holland, Whistler Hardware
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 in Whistler
Ania Spencer, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Oscar Krell, OK Home Services
⭐Sustainability in Action Business, with AWARE Whistler Whistler, presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group
Nita Lake Lodge
Heike Designs
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
⭐ The Champion of Arts & Culture – sponsorship open
Coast Mountain Brewing
Laugh Out LIVE
Whistler Film Festival
⭐ Citizen of The Year, with Whistler Community Foundation – presented by Coast Mountain Law LLP
Jennifer Black, Whistler Healthcare Foundation
Greg McDonnell, McDonnell Counselling
Ben & Sarah Hryciw, WORCA - Whistler Off Road Cycling Association
Please note that finalists for the Service Excellence categories are to be announced in September.
Get your gala tickets here!→ go.whistlerchamber.com/WEA-Tix
Thursday, October 22 | 5:00–11:00 PM | Fairmont Chateau Whistler