Award Judging Guidelines

To ensure a fair, balanced, and transparent process, the following measures are in place:

  • All finalist selections are based solely on the content of the online nomination packages (in-depth proposals) submitted by nominees.
  • If a conflict of interest arises, the involved selection committee member will be excluded from any related discussions or decisions.
  • If a Chamber board member or awards sponsor is nominated, the entry will be judged fairly and without bias.

Selection Committees 

The awards are judged by the following committees:

Whistler Chamber Selection Committee
Composed of past winners and Whistler Chamber Board Directors, this committee evaluates the following six (6) categories:

  1. Business Person of the Year
  2. Innovative Business of the Year
  3. Rising Star of the Year
  4. Service Excellence: Small Business (up to 34 employees)
  5. Service Excellence: Large Business (35+ employees)
  6. Emerging Business of the Year

Sustainability in Action Business Award
Judged by a selection committee appointed by AWARE Whistler.

The Pat Kelly Champion of the Arts Award
Judged by a selection committee appointed by Arts Whistler.

Citizen of the Year Award
Judged by a selection committee appointed by the Whistler Community Foundation.

Questions about the judging process can be directed to chamber@whistlerchamber.com.