Whistler’s Longest Standing Celebration
Stella Harvey Presented with Whistler's 2022 Citizen of the Year Award
The winner of this prestigious award was announced at the Annual Whistler Excellence awards on October 20, 2022 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Image description: Stella Harvey, 2022 Whistler Citizen of the Year, is pictured holding an award in the centre. Stella is surrounded by Keith Reynolds, 2019 Whistler Citizen of the Year (pictured left) and Claire Mozes, CEO of Whistler Community Foundation (pictured right).
The 2022 finalists are:
Stella Harvey
Stella has helped hundreds of local writers to develop their craft through the Writer-in-Residence program, and mentorship. Retiring in 2022, she has devoted uncountable hours of service to Whistler’s arts and culture, yet has never paid been paid for her extraordinary service.
Carol Leacy
[Carol] has volunteered countless hours in the strategic planning leading up to the incorporation of the whistler 360 healthcare collaborative and has provided incredibly effective leadership and change management to the ever growing team.
Dave Williamson
Dave has been a relentless volunteer whose love of our community has greatly benefited Whistler. Dave has always been an individual thinker who is unconventional and uncompromising in his principals. He is extremely knowledgeable and is especially effective because he has always put the interests of the community ahead of his own.
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 – couples must be submitted as two individual nominees
- may live outside of Whistler, however each candidate will be reviewed solely on their volunteer contributions to the Whistler community
- may be of any age
- is recognized for their volunteer contributions
- volunteers their time, outside of the realm of their employment, in one or more activities or with one or more community organizations
- demonstrates a positive attitude
- works respectfully with others in the spirit of cooperation
- is an exemplary leader who displays honesty and integrity
- has made a lasting impact on a variety of community members or aspects of community life
- continuously inspires others to give to the community
The Whistler Citizen of the Year award is presented annually at the Whistler Chamber of Commerce Whistler Excellence Awards.
Award Presented by
The 2022 Whistler Citizen of the Year Award is presented by Race & Company LLP.
Whistler
Excellence Awards News
Nominees & Winners of the Citizen of the Year (2014 - 2021)
Watch Here
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