Whitehorse 2026 AWG Business Mixer Generates Strong Sponsorship Support

With one year to go until the Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games, over 30 businesses and organizations have stepped up to pledge their support at tonight’s Business Community Mixer at Coast Mountain Sports. This milestone event marks a significant moment in the lead-up to the Games, reinforcing the momentum and excitement surrounding this international celebration of Arctic sport and culture.

"The Arctic Winter Games are about more than just competition—they’re about capacity building and celebration for athletes, coaches, cultural contingents and volunteers across the North," said Tracey Bilsky, President of the Whitehorse 2026 AWG Host Society. "The Games provide an opportunity for young athletes to compete at a high level while also learning valuable life skills and sharing important cultural traditions. Volunteers, officials and cultural performers gain experience that strengthens sport development in their communities. The strong business support we’re seeing today helps ensure that these Games create a lasting legacy."

Tonight’s event showcased the growing corporate support behind the Games, with businesses committing financial sponsorships and value-in-kind contributions to help bring the Games to life. Amanda Deuling, Co-Chair of the Sponsorship Committee, highlighted the success of the sponsorship campaign:

"The momentum behind the Arctic Winter Games continues to build. With significant cash and in-kind contributions pledged or confirmed, we’re in a strong position to meet our sponsorship targets. This allows us to grow our focus in working with sponsors on meaningful activation that will enhance the athlete, participant, volunteer, and spectator experience."

As one of the Arctic Winter Games' longest-standing supporters, Northwestel has played a crucial role in connecting northern communities through sport, culture, and technology. Their ongoing commitment to the Games ensures athletes, volunteers, and spectators have access to essential telecommunications services, helping to create an inclusive and well-connected experience.

“Northwestel is honoured to continue our tradition of being a Legacy Sponsor of the Arctic Winter Games in our partnership with the Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games host society at the highest sponsorship level—Arctic Champion. Over our 55-year partnership with the Games, we have deeply valued the moments when our northern communities across all territories and beyond unite to celebrate the vibrant cultures that define our regions. We are thrilled to welcome all the Games’ participants and spectators to Whitehorse in 2026, where we will celebrate athletic excellence and our shared Northern spirit,” said Northwestel President Curtis Shaw.

The following sponsors have pledged their support for the Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games:

Arctic Champions

• Northwestel
• Northern Vision Development

Arctic Heroes

• Yukon Energy
• Yukon Development Corporation
• Dakwakada Capital Investments
• Northerm
• Castle Rock Enterprises

Arctic Supporters

• Connected North

Official Suppliers

• Karbon Clothing
• Air North – Yukon’s Airline
• Mammoth Marketing & Design Agency
• CKRW – The Rush
• Yukon News
• Yukon Brewing
• Taku Sport Group & Coast Mountain Sports
• Domino’s Pizza
• Kimik IT

BSC Golf Classic – Hole Sponsors

• Arcrite/Dairy Queen
• Ketza Construction
• Lamarche Lang
• Duncans Ltd
• Arctic Backhoe
• Budget Plumbing and Heating
• SDC
• Kobayashi and Zedda
• HVACTech Systems
• Terence Tait Realty
• BSC/Dune Engineering
• Greenwood Engineering
• Ice Fog Analytics
• Floors at Capital Builder Flooring

Games Contributors

• Pepsi and Northland Beverages
• Arctic Star Printing, Inkspirationz & Green Screen Printing

As sponsorship momentum continues to grow, the Host Society will enhance efforts toward community engagement, and finalizing operational plans.

For more information on how to support the Games or get involved, visit AWG2026.org.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Paolo Gallina
Manager – Marketing & Sponsorship
Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games Host Society
P: (867) 332-1463
E: paolo.gallina@awg2026.org
AWG2026.org

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