Winners of the 2010 YouthBiz E-Show were announced on December 10,2010. A total of $2,150 in prize money was awarded to students insoutheast Saskatchewan for their efforts in developing incrediblebusiness ideas and creating virtual tradeshow booths. This year, 215students registered to compete in this innovative business competition.
The YouthBiz E-Show is a youth initiative coordinated by Community
Futures Sunrise.
In the Grade 10 - 12 category, First Place and $500 in prize money went
to Alisa Andersen of Redvers for her business New Leaf Landscaping.
Second Place and $300 was awarded to Adam Hoffart & Carson Skjerdal
of Weyburn for their venture C & A Recording. Third Place and $150 went to Sasha Mitchell of Manor for her business Perlet, a company that sells scented jewelry.
In the Grade 6 - 9 category, First Place and $500 in prize money was awarded to Hannah Whitman of Macoun for her idea Cheeky Chihuahuas.
Second place and $300 went to Jack Thompson and Jarrett Metheral of Yellow Grass for their business Triple R Machining.
Third Place and $150 was awarded to Paige Kuntz of Macoun for Paigey's Pooches.
"The YouthBiz competition continues to grow and attract more interest from students and teachers every year. In 2010, student submissions
almost doubled in numbers and their quality was outstanding. There were many interesting and well planned business ideas - everything from daycares and hair salons to machining shops and restaurants. Very creative and innovative ideas!" comments Verna O'Neill of Community Futures Sunrise.
Special Achievement Awards were also given to students whose entries
displayed outstanding qualities in their submission materials. Special thanks to the outstanding mentorship provided by regional teachers and the generous support of YouthBiz E-Show sponsors.
Public viewing of the E-Show is on now until December 27, 2010.
E-Show visitors can log onto www.sunrisecommunityfutures.com/ and take a closer look at the students' business ideas.
Community Futures Sunrise is supported by the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification Canada.
