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IGNITING EXCELLENCE 
Celebrate Whistler's innovators, trailblazers and community cultivators! Whistler’s black tie business and community awards bring over 400 locals together for one big night to build brands and honour local legends. With emcee extraordinaire, Feet Banks on the mic we’re guaranteed a wild ride as we Ignite Excellence like only Whistler can.

Hosted by the Whistler Chamber in partnership with the Community Foundation of Whistler and Arts Whistler, presented by BlueShore Financial. The Awards honour excellence in the areas of service, innovation, sustainability, outstanding leadership in the arts, business and community service.  The Rising Star Award catapults careers for those under 40 on the fast track to success!

YOU’LL HAVE AN AWESOME TIME
6-7pm – champagne reception presented by
7-10pm – dinner, award ceremony and entertainment
10pm - 11:30pm after-party (new this year!)  presented by

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Feet Banks was raised by wolves in Northern British Columbia until his biological parents opted to relocate the whole family to Whistler when he was 11 years old. He graduated from Pemberton High School in 1994 and was awarded a (fake?) gold watch from the Whistler Chamber of Commerce the next year for his busboy skills at Sushi Village. He attended the University of Victoria to study writing and film and, after graduating, returned home to the mountains to continue living the dream. He currently edits Mountain Life Magazine, writes blogs for Tourism Whistler and has held a weekly movie column in the Pique Newsmagazine for 14 years. 


Interested in Whistler Excellence Awards Partnership Opportunities? 
For more information contact Sarah Stead Events Project Manager at sstead@whistlerchamber.com or 604.932-5922 ext 24.


MEET THE 2017 WHISTLER EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS


Lifetime Achievement Award - Chili Thom ​

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Business Person of the Year

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Innovative Business of the Year
 
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Rising Star of the Year

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Whistler Experience Service - Large Business

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Whistler Experience Service - Small Business 

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Sustainability in Action Business

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Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture

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The Citizen of the Year Award 


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Above and Beyond 

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