Congratulations Steph Clarke of Lady Luck Lashes, winner of the Youth Ventures Award for Excellence in Financial Management. NLCU ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL CBC Newfoundland and Labrador @OfficialOZFM VOCM News #yvawards2025

The Excellence in Arts and Tourism award, sponsored by Hospitality NL, recognizes a business that delivers creative products or services in the arts, culture, or tourism industries. #yvawards2025

Congratulations Jaden Melvin of Melvin’s Mini Museum, participant of CBDC Celtic, winner of the Youth Ventures Award for Excellence in Arts and Tourism. ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL Hospitality NL #yvawards2025

Community Impact Award, sponsored by Atlantic Chamber, celebrates a young entrepreneur making a meaningful difference in their community. #yvawards2025

Congratulations Kaisey McFatridge of Kaisey’s Dance Corner, participant of CBDC Avalon West, recipient of the Community Impact Award. ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL Atlantic Chamber #yvawards2025

Excellence in Food Service is sponsored by Jungle Jim's Eatery. This award recognizes a business that demonstrates outstanding service, quality, and innovation in the food service industry. #yvawards2025 #makinlemonade

Congratulations Olivia Penney of Rolling in the Dough, participant of CBDC Avalon West, winner of the Youth Ventures Award for Excellence in Food Service. ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL Jungle Jim's Eatery #yvawards2025

The Environmentally Sustainable Venture Award sponsored by econext. This award recognizes a business that demonstrates a strong commitment to clean, green, and sustainable practices. #yvawards2025 #makinlemonade

Congratulations Ryan Easton of Ryan’s Recycling Services, participant of Metro Business Opportunities, recipient of the Environmentally Sustainable Venture Award. ACOA Canada Government of Newfoundland & Labrador #yvawards2025

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award sponsored by The Northpine Foundation. This award celebrates a Venture Box participant who has shown creativity, innovation, and determination in building their business. #yvawards2025 #makinlemonade

Congratulations Juliette Osmond of J’s Creative Mix, participant of Metro Business Opportunities, recipient of the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL The Northpine Foundation #yvawards2025

The Mentor of the Year is sponsored by CBDC NL and celebrates a mentor who has gone above and beyond to support Youth Ventures participants. #yvawards2025

Congratulations Shena Fowler, owner of Whaler’s Quest Ocean Adventures, winner of the Youth Ventures Award for Mentor of the Year. ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL #yvawards2025

The Star Coordinator award celebrates the coordinator who has shown exceptional initiative and leadership in delivering Youth Ventures in their region. #yvawards2025

Congratulations Mandy Clarke of Southern Labrador, winner of the Youth Ventures Star Coordinator award. ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL #yvawards2025

Our last award is Venture of the Year sponsored by CBDC NL. This award is given to a business that was overall the most successful and well-established business of that year. #yvawards2025

Congrats Jake Thompson of NL Now Productions, participant of CBDC Cabot, winner of the Youth Ventures award for Venture of the Year #yvawards2025 ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL CBC Newfoundland and Labrador VOCM News #yvawards2025

A big thank you to everyone who came out to the 28th Annual Youth Ventures Awards today to support these amazing Youth Ventures entrepreneurs! #yvawards2025

Thank you to the sponsors of the #yvawards2025! ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL Hospitality NL The Northpine Foundation Newfoundland Power I Design Ltd. Jungle Jim's Eatery Islandwide Promotions Atlantic Chamber econext, CBDC NL NLCU

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients and all program participants. We’re proud of your achievements and look forward to supporting your businesses in the future! 🎉 ACOA Canada @IPGS_GovNL CBDC NL