Civic Service Awards

The 2022 Civic Service Awards nomination period is now closed.

The Civic Service Awards are held annually to recognize individuals that bring distinction to themselves and to the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) in volunteer roles through committees and boards of Council.

Nominations for Civic Service Awards were received from September 6, 2022 to September 23, 2022 by:

RMOW employees who administer a Select Committee of Council or Council-appointed Board (Board of Variance and Library Board of Trustees),
Select Committee of Council or Council-appointed Board members who aren't RMOW employees.

Up to three (3) Civic Service Awards will be presented during a Recognition Event. This event will take place before the end of the calendar year.

Committees

Committees assist Council and provide opportunities for public involvement in municipal matters. The RMOW has 20 Council-appointed active committees, boards and municipal corporations with over 100 individual volunteers engaging with a number of community organizations each year.

Learn more about Committees and Boards.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be an active member of a RMOW Select Committee of Council, Municipal Corporation or Council-appointed Board,
Must be a volunteer or unpaid role,
RMOW employees are not eligible and cannot receive a Civic Service Award,
Self-nominations are not accepted.

2021 Award Recipients

Whistler's Council presented three Civic Service Awards to recognize Sue Lawther, Rhonda Millikin and John Hammon for their volunteer contributions on Council committees and Boards. 2021 was the 8th year that Civic Service Awards were presented to acknowledge Council Committee and Board volunteers for their outstanding achievements and service to the Whistler Community.

Sue Lawther’s award was for her contribution to the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee.

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee focuses on matters related to enhancing accessibility and inclusion across the resort Community, as well as providing means to evaluate community progress in enabling people with disabilities to enjoy active participation.

Sue plays an active role in the conversation around the needs of vulnerable seniors, and continually works for housing, transportation and supports that will allow Whistler seniors to age-in-place. Sue has always been enthusiastic and thoughtful in her contributions. Sue is also part of the working group for the Whistler-Age Friendly Assessment and Action Plan project.

Rhonda Millikin’s award was for her work on the Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee (FWAC). This committee focuses on matters related to forestry, wildfire management, land use plans, public and commercial backcountry recreation, wildlife management and the Cheakamus Community Forest. Rhonda has been a member of this Committee since 2020.

Nominated twice for her exemplary contribution to the community, she has done extensive work outside of the FWAC meetings to bring evidence and data to the committee through citizen science, with regards to wildfire fuel thinning and reduction. She is noted for her outstanding commitment, always going the extra mile.

John Hammons’ award was also for his contribution to the Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee (FWAC).

John is a retired professional forester and long time outdoor enthusiast with over twenty years of volunteer service to the community management and protection of the forests around Whistler. John was foundational in advocating for the establishment of the Cheakamus Community Forest in 2009. His volunteer contribution to our community includes many hours spent in the field and in meetings, researching and communicating the natural and forest history of the valley.