Mark your calendars: the Whistler Chamber of Commerce's annual Whistler Excellence Awards return Oct. 25.
And as is the case every year, some of Whistler's best and brightest will be vying for a bevy of local awards.
Without further ado, here are this year's finalists:
Citizen of The Year – Presented by Race and Company LLP
-Brandi Higgins, Whistler Sea Wolves Swim Club
-Carol Leacy, Whistler 360 Health
-The Ambassadors at the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl Cultural Centre, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl Cultural Centre (SLCC)
Business Person of the Year – Presented by BDO
-Barrett Fisher, Tourism Whistler
-Jackie Dickinson, Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS)
-Pepe Barajas, Infinity Enterprises Group
Emerging Business of the Year – presented by Capilano University
-Creekside Health
-Forecast Coffee
-Whistler 360 Health
Innovative Business of the Year – Presented by Beedie Living
-Prior Snowboards & Skis
-Whistler Blackcomb
-Whistler Immigration
Rising Star of the Year – Presented by Hotel Association of Whistler
-Katia Barton, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
-Lisa Coulter, Whistler Community Services Society
-Lizi McLoughlin, Zero Ceiling Society of Canada
Service Excellence – Small Business – Presented by Reactive Design
-The Raven Room
-Sierra Window & Property Services
-Whistler Valley Tours
Service Excellence – Large Business – Presented by Whistler Blackcomb
-Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
-Four Seasons Resort Whistler
-Quattro Restaurant
Sustainability in Action Business – Presented by Cascade Environmental Resource Group
-GNAR Inc.
-Naked Sprout Café
-The Velvet Underground
Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture – Presented by Whistler Real Estate Company & Arts Whistler
-Andrea Mueller, Andrea Mueller Art
-Monty Biggins
-Kristen Robinson, Kristen Robinson Productions
"We are extremely excited to share the finalists for this year’s awards. In partnership with BlueShore Financial the annual gala awards event is Whistler’s chance to recognize and honour shining stars of the Whistler business community, those who have demonstrated exceptional brilliance in their operations, innovation, and impact on the local economy," the Chamber said on its website, adding that early bird tickets go on sale Sept. 1.
"Congratulations to all the nominees—it is the contributions of individuals and organizations like you who make our community truly exceptional."
