Whistler’s Longest Standing Celebration
Carol Leacy Named Whistler Citizen of the Year
“It’s an honor to be recognized with this award. I’ve really loved working with everyone at Whistler 360 Health, and that makes volunteering easy."
"Carol has dedicated herself to the work of Whistler 360 Health Care Collaborative, ensuring that the non-profit society, upon gaining charitable status, provided access to doctors for all residents seeking medical care. Her commitment to volunteering in a leadership role without compensation allowed fundraising dollars to be allocated to other vital areas of the organization, ensuring both its financial stability and, most importantly, the health of the community and access to essential medical care."
Established in 1969
The Whistler Citizen of the Year Award keeps outstanding community builders front of mind. Whistler Community Foundation is honoured with the task of selecting the annual recipient of this prestigious award.
The Whistler Citizen of the Year is an outstanding community builder who contributes significant volunteer time to enhancing the quality of life in Whistler. This individual demonstrates extraordinary leadership and community service outside of employment. Well-respected in the community, they inspire others with their caring and positive attitude and spirit of cooperation.
Award Criteria
An eligible candidate
- is an individual*;
- resides in B.C.;
- is of any age;
- makes recent and significant volunteer contributions within the community of Whistler;
- actively participates in positive change for the benefit of the community;
- empowers others to build community strength and resilience; and
- includes community members in a way that builds trust and promotes a sense of belonging.
*At the discretion of the selection committee, a collective (of two or more volunteers) may be considered an individual, when the collective is focused on one or more shared initiatives that have significant impact on the community.
Award Presented by
The 2023 Whistler Citizen of the Year Award is presented by Race & Company LLP.
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2021 Winner Karin Kausky
2020 Winner Dave Clark
2019 Winners: Keith Reynolds and Pat Montani
2018 Winner: Steve Bayly
2017 Winner: Heather Paul
2016 Winner: Cathy Jewett
2015 Winner: Anne Townley
2014 Winner: Sue Adams