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You're Invited to the 2025 Whistler Excellence Awards presented by BlueShore Financial, a Division of Beem Credit Union! 

Join us in celebration of the people and businesses driving our community forward — the innovators, trailblazers, and community builders who shape Whistler’s vibrant spirit.

These awards shine a spotlight on local legends and rising stars alike, strengthening our collective identity and showcasing the excellence that sets Whistler apart. From growing businesses to standout role models, this is where Whistler honours those who make an impact.

About the Event
Hosted by the Whistler Chamber in partnership with Whistler Community Foundation, Arts Whistler, AWARE and presented by BlueShore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, The Whistler Excellence Awards Gala is the capstone celebration of Whistler’s business community—an elegant, high-profile evening recognizing service excellence, leadership, and the impact of local businesses across industries.

This year’s Whistler Excellence Awards gala event will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

This year’s gala theme, Deep Roots, Bright Futures: A Night to Flourish, honours the inspiring journeys of Whistler’s businesses— grounded in strength and thriving through innovation, creativity, and connection.

Whether they’re new on the scene or have been growing for decades, these are the stories worth celebrating.

2025 Award Categories
🌟 Business Person of the Year presented by BDO
🌟 Emerging Business of the Year, presented by Brahmi Rituals
🌟 Innovative Business of the Year, presented by Beedie Living
🌟 Rising Star of the Year, presented by the Hotel Association of Whistler
🌟 Service Excellence – Small Business (up to 34 employees), presented by Reactive Design Inc.
🌟 Service Excellence – Large Business (35 or more employees), presented by Whistler Blackcomb
🌟 Sustainability in Action Business, with AWARE, presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group
🌟 Citizen of the Year, with Whistler Community Foundation, presented by Race & Company LLP Lawyers
🌟 The Pat Kelly Champion of the Arts Award, presented by Arts Whistler
🌟 Above & Beyond Award Of Excellence (sponsorship open)

Program
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Opening Reception
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Welcome & Introduction
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Awards Ceremony & Dinner 
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Comedy show & prize giveaways with Laugh Out LIVE!
10:00pm - 11:00 pm: After Party & Celebrations with DJ Foxy Moron

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 passion. Inspired by the strength and beauty of alpine forests and blooming mountain meadows, Deep Roots, Bright Futures honours the inspiring 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.

Dress Code
This is your chance to embrace elegant eveningwear with a nature-inspired twist. Formal or cocktail attire is encouraged—think floor-length gowns, tailored suits, or chic jumpsuits—elevated with forest-toned colours like emerald, bark brown, moss green, gold, soft neutrals, and vivid pops of wildflower-inspired hues like pink, cornflower blue, or lilac.

Add your personal flair with whimsical velvet, silk, floral or botanical prints, subtle sparkle, nature-themed jewelry, mountain-meadow or valley-forest inspired accessories.

This isn’t a costume party, but a celebration of style, confidence, and creativity—grounded in the beauty of Whistler’s alpine landscape.

PLUS, those guests who really want to embrace the theme will have a chance to win the coveted 'Best Dressed' prize! A little or a lot, let's light up the night in style!



Meet the Emcees: Laugh Out LIVE!

Back by popular demand to host this year's Whistler Excellence Awards, Rebecca Mason and Ira Pettle, creators of Laugh Out LIVE!, take the stage again! Double the entertainment and double the fun. For the second year in a row, they'll guide us through the night with their infectious energy and side-splitting humor. After the awards, they’ll be joined on stage by additional Laugh Out LIVE! cast members to treat you to a comedy variety show that'll have you laughing all the way to the dance floor.

DJ fOxy Moron Joins us to get the Party Started!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official dance party, celebration starter for this year's Excellence awards, none other than the incredibly talented DJ fOxy Moron! 6 X Voted "Whistler's Favourite DJ" by the readers of Pique Newsmagazine, she has been a regular at Bass Coast & Shambhala for many years and more recently at Paradise Music Festival, Song&Surf, Rifflandia, & Wicked Woods. She has a love for 45s and mixing genres and we can?t wait to dance the night away to her tunes in celebration of the remarkable achievements of all the local individuals and businesses that drive our community forward into the future!

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AND MORE TO COME!

Tickets are limited! 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.

Be part of Whistler’s most inspiring night of the year! 
Position Your Brand at the Heart of Whistler’s Business Community by sponsoring the Whistler Excellence Awards. With over 400 attendees and visibility across the Chamber’s network of 700+ members, this is your opportunity to put your brand in the spotlight — and in the room.

Sponsorship benefits include*:

• Tickets or a table of ten at the gala to host clients or team members 
• On-stage recognition or a chance to share a 90-second promo video 
• Logo placement on event collateral including signage, programs, and screens
• Verbal acknowledgment from the event emcee
• Brand exposure across Chamber eNews, website, and events calendar
• Option to run a custom prize giveaway showcasing your brand
• Brand recognition in relevant social media posts leading up to, and following the event