NOMINATIONS

Celebrate the people, passion, and purpose behind Whistler's thriving business community — nominate today!

Nominate as many businesses, individuals or organizations as you wish, as long as they meet the criteria for the chosen award category.

Nomination Deadline:
All nominations must be submitted online by 11:59pm, July 15, 2025.

Yes — self-nominations are welcome!

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Quick Facts for Nominees

Online Submissions

If you or your business has been nominated, you may be invited to complete an online nomination package (in-depth proposal).

Invitations to submit will be sent to eligible nominees by Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Submission Deadline:
All nomination packages must be submitted online by 11:59pm, July 30, 2025.

  • If you foresee any issues meeting the deadline, please contact us at 604-932-5922.

Once the submission deadline has passed, no further entries will be accepted.

Entry Completion Instructions

  1. Log in or create your member profile.
  2. Once logged in, you'll see the categories you've been nominated for.
  3. Click a category to begin your submission.
  4. Provide detailed, thoughtful responses to each question — be clear, concise, and complete.
  5. All required supporting materials must be uploaded before the deadline.
  6. Your submission is saved automatically and can be edited up until 11:59pm, July 30, 2025
  7. Be sure to hit “Submit” when you're finished — incomplete or unsubmitted entries will not be judged.

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The information provided in your entry may be used as submitted for event production, media coverage, and promotional materials.

Submission Deadline Policy

Submissions must be finalized by 11:59pm, July 30, 2025, including all required supporting documents.

In rare cases, the Chamber reserves the right to extend the deadline for a specific category if fewer than three eligible submissions are received from at least two separate businesses or individuals.

Judging Process

Online judging takes place from July 31 - August 11, 2025.

To ensure fairness, integrity, and transparency, the judging process is overseen by designated selection committees:

  • Most categories are adjudicated by a panel of past winners, Whistler Chamber Board Directors, and representatives from Arts Whistler and AWARE Whistler.
  • The Citizen of the Year Award is judged by a committee appointed by the Whistler Community Foundation.

View the full judging process

Awards Gala

The 2025 Whistler Excellence Awards presented by BlueShore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union Gala will take place in October 2025 - Stay tuned for the date and venue information. 

A night to honour Whistler's spirit, fortitude, and impact. Join us in celebrating the people, passion, and purpose behind Whistler's thriving business community!

2025 Theme - Deep Roots, Bright Futures: A Night to Flourish

This year's gala celebrates Whistler's extraordinary business community—anchored in strong foundations and thriving through innovation, creativity, and fortitude. Inspired by the strength and beauty of alpine forests and blooming mountain meadows, Deep Roots, Bright Futures honours the growth journeys of local businesses while inviting guests into a magical, elegant mountain woodland setting.

It's a night to reflect on where we've come from—and to imagine the limitless potential ahead.

Bring your team, clients, suppliers, and friends — let's celebrate together!

More information coming soon...