ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
At Whistler Blackcomb, we are grateful for the recognition we have received for our efforts in working toward sustainability. It is important to celebrate our successes but we still have a long way to go. We need to work harder as a resort, province, nation and as part of the world community to succeed.
SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS LIST
2016 – Canada’s Greenest Employer Award
2015 – Canada’s Greenest Employer Award
2014 – Canada’s Greenest Employer Award
2014 – 2014 SHIFT Sustainability Award
2014 – Whistler Blackcomb named a finalist in the Leadership Excellence category for the BC Hydro 2014 Power Smart Excellence Awards
2013 – Canada’s Greenest Employer Award
2012 – BC Hydro Power Smart Excellence Awards Winner in the Power Smart Leader category. This award recognizes Whistler Blackcomb for its best-in-class approach to strategic energy management and an ongoing commitment to energy conservation.
2012 – Canada's Greenest Employer Award.
2011 – Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award – Highly commended
2011 – Named One of Canada's Greenest Employers
2010 – Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence by a Ski Resort in North America.
2010 – Canada's Greenest Employers: Renewable Energy Development, Waste Reduction and Land Conservation Initiatives
2010 – Skiing Magazine – Best renewable energy project
2009 – Canada's Greenest Employers: The Greenest Ski Resort in Canada
2009 – Only ski area in Canada to recieve an A rating by the Ski Area Citizens coalition
2008 – Only ski area in Canada to recieve an A rating by the Ski Area Citizens coalition
2007 – Only ski area in Canada to recieve an A rating by the Ski Area Citizens coalition
2007 – Aware (WEB) Environmental Business Award
2007 – Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection
2006 – BC Tourism Award for Environmentally Responsible Tourism
2006 – Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Waste Management in the North American Ski Industry
2006 – First Choice Responsible Tourism Award for Best in Mountain Environment
2005 – Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence in the North American Ski Industry
2005 – BC Hydro Power Smart Excellence Award
2004 – BC Tourism Award for Environmentally Responsible Tourism
2003 – Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence in the North American Ski Industry
2002 – Silver Eagle Awards for Excellence in Stakeholder Relations
2002 – BC Ethics in Action award for Environmental Excellence
2002 – Special Commendation from British Airways for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
2001 – Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Environmental Group Relations
2001 – Starfish Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
1999 – Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Habitat Protection
1999 – Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Environmental Group Relations
1998 – Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Environmental Education