Venture of the Year

Jake Thompson

NL Now Productions

This award is given to the business that was overall the most successful and well-established business of that year. This business is quite visible, profitable, well known and the participant usually works full time. The nature of the business usually has the potential for longevity.

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Community Impact

Kaisey McFatridge

Kaisey's Dance Corner 

This award was established to honor the memory of Nevaeh Denine. This award goes to a recipient that is truly making a difference in their community. The recipient inspires others to engage in activities that encourage leadership, foster social responsibility and contribute to the well-being of their community.

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Excellence in Customer Service

Jacob Sheppard & Jacob Kirby

Avalon360

This award will go to the business that is outstanding in going over and above what is required in the area of customer service. In this award both letters of support should come from customers.  This business usually promotes customer service as the cornerstone to its success.

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Excellence in Arts & Tourism

Jaden Melvin

Melvin's Mini Museum

Businesses eligible for this category delivery a product or service in the visual and performing arts or cater to the culture and tourism industry. Businesses should demonstrate what makes them unique and how they excel in their industry.

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Excellence in

Financial Management

Stephanie Clarke

Lady Luck Lashes

This award is given to a business with outstanding financial record keeping. The nomination materials should show how the business owner used any profit, repaid loans or ran a cost-effective business.

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Excellence in

Food Service

Olivia Penney

Rolling in the Dough

This award will be given to a business that demonstrates outstanding service, quality and innovation in the food service industry.

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Excellence in Marketing

Alana Kearley

Wax & Wonders

This award will be given to the business that used outstanding marketing to develop the business’s brand. Creativity in attracting customers and determining pricing are examples of excellent marketing initiatives.

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Venture Box Entrepreneurial Spirit

Juliette Osmond

J's Creative Mix

This award is given to a Venture Box participant who demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial spirit and has since expanded beyond their original Venture Box idea.

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Environmentally Sustainable Venture

Ryan Easton

Ryan's Recycling Services

This award recognizes an entrepreneur who exemplifies clean and green principles in the design and operation of their business. It rewards ventures who exhibit a commitment to reducing their impacts on the environment through lowering their emissions of greenhouse gases (such as C02 and methane), reducing, eliminating or repurposing waste, and/or integrating energy efficiency into their approach to the business.

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Outstanding Venture (17yrs & Under)

Xavier & Zaylah Adams

Nan's Freezer

This award will go to a business owned by a youth, 17 years and under, who has experienced significant achievement during the current year and stands out amongst the crowd. By reading the application, the judges should get a good understanding of what makes this particular business different and exceptional.

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Star Coordinator 

Mandy Clarke

Southern Labrador/Strait of Belle Isle CYN

This award goes to the Site Coordinator that has shown initiative and outstanding efforts in the delivery of Youth Ventures in their area. This nomination should be completed by a staff member of the Delivery Site and should outline all activities that the Coordinator undertook to better serve their participants. Activities should include any combination of the following: creative marketing activities that generate awareness of the program, exceptional dedication to solving participant issues, the achievement of Site Goals, etc. This nomination should consist of a letter of support and proof of achievements.

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Mentor of the Year

Shena Fowler

Whaler's Quest Ocean Adventures

This award is given to an individual from the community that has shown tremendous support to one or more Youth Ventures participants. This Mentor respects students’ ambitions and helps them achieve their goals. He/she actively guides the YV participants in their decisions and provides a good model of professionalism. This award will require a letter of support from either the Site Coordinator or another staff member and a letter of support from a participant.

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