This year WORTH led the Marion Harper Treskin Leadership Award along with the generosity of Marion Harper Treskin, outgoing Chair of the Board of Directors at Destination Vancouver. This award is a one-time ($2000) scholarship awarded to a Woman of Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality. We received 41 applications from inspiring and ambitious Women of WORTH but could only choose one.

Whistler has adapted to ever-changing public health orders while still managing to provide a world-class experience. Navigating through the challenges is Barrett Fisher, President & CEO of Tourism Whistler. Barrett has taken the time to share some of her experiences dealing with the current state of the industry, career highlights and words of wisdom for the next generation of Women of WORTH.

Leaving a job you didn’t want to leave just plain sucks. Usually when starting a new job, it comes with an air of excitement, but now, the excitement is still there, but it’s different.

When I applied at my old job, I had planned to stay there for the long haul. It was a well-known hotel that offered growth opportunities and a GM who truly put people first. I had finally found my groove at the job. I felt I had the respect of my co-workers and knew where I wanted to steer my career for future growth.