Congratulations on your nomination!

Being nominated for a Whistler Excellence Award is an achievement in itself. It means someone has recognized the impact you're making in our community and believes your accomplishments deserve to be celebrated.

To be considered by the judges, eligible nominees must complete and submit an online application.

The process is straightforward, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

How the Process Works?

Should you meet all Criteria for the Awards category in which you have been nominated, you will be invited via email to submit an online nomination package (in depth proposal) for consideration. Online submissions will be accepted from Friday, July 17 to 10:00am, July 31, 2026.

Step 1: Accept Your Nomination

Follow the link provided in your nomination email to access the awards platform and begin your application.

  • Be sure to read the requirements and eligibility criteria.
  • Create your member profile or login here (ensure you use the email address the link was sent to).
  • After logging in, you will be able to view the categories that you have been nominated for.

Step 2: Complete Your Application

Answer the application questions for your award category and provide supporting information that helps judges understand your achievements and impact.

  • To begin your online nomination package, select the category you want to enter from the list on your dashboard.
  • Once inside the entry, you can change the name for your submission so you can recognize it easily later. This is a name used for your purposes only. Judges will not see this title you provide.
  • Fill in the form to provide the information required for the category. Try to be concise while providing as much detail as possible.
  • You can see all of the submissions you have entered by clicking the "Entries" link in the menu. From here you can edit the submissions by clicking on the title link.

Step 3: Submit Before the Deadline

Review your application carefully and submit it before the application deadline.

  • Entries will be saved in your member account, and can be edited up until the entry deadline (10:00am, July 31, 2026).
  • Submissions will not be judged until you declare the submission final; make sure you hit the "Submit" button! (Any submissions not declared final will be disqualified).
  • There is no cost for your submission(s)

Step 4: Judging & Finalist Selection

Applications are reviewed independently by judging panels made up of respected business and community leaders. Finalists will be announced prior to the Awards Gala.

  • The Whistler Chamber of Commerce selection committee are made up of past winners and board members.
  • The Sustainability in Action Business Award is determined by a selection committee comprised of, and appointed by AWARE Whistler; 
  • The Citizen of the Year Award is determined by a selection committee comprised of, and appointed by Whistler Community Foundation;
  • The Pat Kelly Champion of Arts & Culture Award is determined by a selection committee comprised of, and appointed by Arts Whistler.

What You'll Need Before You Start

Depending on your category, you may wish to gather:

  • Business or organizational information
  • Key achievements and milestones
  • Performance metrics and measurable results
  • Examples of innovation, leadership, or community impact
  • Testimonials or supporting evidence
  • Photos, logos, or supporting documents

Tips for a Strong Application

This section can significantly improve your submission quality.

Help the Judges Understand Your Story

Strong applications:

  1. Include specific examples rather than general statements
  2. Provide measurable results where possible
  3. Clearly explain challenges, achievements, and out comes
  4. Demonstrate impact on customers, employees, industry, or community 
  5. Answer all questions completely

Remember: judges can only evaluate the information provided in your application.

Who Should Complete the Application?

The strongest applications are usually completed by the person who knows the nominee's achievements best.

For business awards, this may be an owner, manager, or leadership team member.

For individual awards, nominees often work with supervisors, colleagues, or team members to gather information and examples.

This is particularly important because some of your categories (Innovative Business, Employer of the Year, Rising Star, Citizen of the Year, etc.) will have very different applicants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Get Started?

Your nomination is already an achievement. Now it's your opportunity to share your story and help judges understand the impact you've made.

Complete your application and take the next step toward becoming a Whistler Excellence Awards finalist.

Login / create an account here