WEA presented by_squareThe Whistler Excellence Awards

Celebrate Whistler’s innovators, trailblazers and community cultivators. Whistler’s black tie business and community awards are bringing over 400 locals together (including some special surprise guests) for one big night to build brands and honour local legends.

Sustainability in Action Business Award

The Whistler Centre for Sustainability is the presenter of this annual prestigious award. The award is presented to a Whistler business has demonstrated considerable positive impact in advancing sustainability in their business, sector and the local community. It has implemented sustainability strategies and practices that protect the environment, improve individual and community wellbeing, and contribute to our vibrant economy.

Criteria:

  • Has implemented environmental, social and economic sustainability practices and/or strategies that support the success of their business and demonstrates improvement.
  • Has made a considerable positive impact in progressing their business’ sustainability efforts
  • Has an understanding of what to do to further progress toward sustainability through future plans or 2016 objectives
  • Has communicated the story and rationale of their sustainability practices/strategies to their customers

Congratulations to the Sustainability in Action Award Finalists!

Read about the Green Moustache and Raven’s Nest in Forbes!

We had some awesome nominations this year. Thank you to all the applicants for their significant contributions to sustainability in Whistler. It is so wonderful to see so many new applicants this year! Our Award Selection Committee loved hearing all the amazing stories of sustainability successes, and seeing what efforts businesses are making to become more sustainable. It is so great to see so many Whistler businesses embedding sustainability in their business plans!

Award nominees:

The Whistler Excellence Awards Event
Date: June 9th, 2016
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
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