Nominations

Do I need to create an account to submit a nomination?

No, only nominees need to make an account to enter their full online application following the nominations period. 

Can I nominate more than once? 

Yes, you can nominate multiple individuals, businesses, or organizations for different awards. However, nominating them for the same award category multiple times will not increase their chances of becoming a finalist or winning.   

Can I nominate my own business?

Yes. 

Does the nominee need to be a Chamber member?

For the business Awards, yes. But don't worry if you are unsure - our team will check each nomination for eligibility. 

For the individual awards check the Award requirements. 

Can I edit my nomination after submitting it?

No. If you need to make changes, please send us an email at: chamber@whistlerchamber.com

What happens after I submit a nomination?

Following the nominations deadline (11:59pm, July 13, 2026) all eligible nominees will be invited to submit an online application, which will then be reviewed by the judging committee. All finalists are invited to attend the awards where the winners in each award category will be announced and celebrated! 

How do I know if I've been nominated?

Eligible nominees will be contacted via email by Friday, July 17, 2026, and invited to submit an online application for each category/categories in which they wish to be considered.

Your confirmation email will include a link to create or login to your account. 

Fill in your name, contact information, and email and password, and you're set! When you sign up, you'll be logged in automatically and can start creating your entries right away.

Award Entry Applications

How do I complete my online application?

When you first log into your account, you'll see a "Start a new entry" form. Simply choose which category you want to enter, give your entry a title, and click the "Start" button. In the form that loads, you will find all the information you need in order to submit an entry to your selected category. You don't have to complete your entry all in one sitting. Your entry saves while you work, so you can always come back to it later.

All online entry applications must be submitted by 10:00am, July 31, 2026. 

Can I make changes to my entry after I've submitted it?

Yes, you can continue to edit your entries until the submission deadline. After the deadline, you will be able to view your entries, but the editing controls will be disabled.

Do I need any kind of special software to make my entries?

This awards system is entirely web-based. You can create your entries on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any computer. All you need is a browser.

How do you protect my information?

Your account is protected by industry-leading 4096-bit encryption, and the entire system is backed up every day.

Awards & Finalists 

When are finalists announced?

Following the judging period (July 31 - August 14, 2026) all nominees will be notified of whether they were successful or not in moving forward as finalists. 

When are winners announced? 

Winners are announced live at the Whistler Excellence Awards Gala on 5:30pm, October 22, 2026 at Fairmont Chateau Whistler