Past Winners

2009 Successful You Award Winners

1st Place Start-up Award: Jill Kenney, Gear Drop, Burnaby. Gear Drop, is a hockey gear airing and storage service located at Burnaby 8 Rinks.

2nd Place Start-up Award: Dr. Aaron Van Gaver, Downtown Wellness Centre, Vancouver. The Downtown Wellness Centre focuses on a holistic approach to health offering services and treatments such as chiropractic, foot biomechanics, naturopathic medicine, diagnostic services and therapeutic massage.

3rd Place Start-Up Award: Adrian Rudzikas & Celest Lozano, Only Empanadas Inc., Gibsons. Only Empanadas Inc., is food take-out business which serves empanadas, a popular traditional South American dish, Argentinean style.

1st Place Growth Award: Carlie Smith, Portobello West Market, Vancouver. Portobello West Market is monthly exhibit where the public buys directly from local fashion designers and artists.

2nd Place Growth Award: Lara Leontowich and Jenneil Peters, Bellies to Babies Celebration, Vancouver. Bellies to Babies Celebration tradeshow showcases hip, trendy products and exceptional services for moms and babies.

3rd Place Growth Award: Dawn McRae, Custom Gourmet, Courtenay. Custom Gourmet is a customized catering company serving the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island.

Going Global Award Winner: Randy Bencke & Pat Gemmill, Pics Canada, Kaslo. Pics Canada offers eco-friendly mugs and water bottles that allow customers globally to design and decorate their own mug or bottle with photos, artwork, embroidery and more.

Community Leadership Award Winner: Geneviève Noël, MUBI Regenerative Consulting Inc., Vancouver.
MUBI is an acronym for “Mycelium Urban Biodiversity Interface” and focuses on indigenous species allowing their ability to replenish the biodiversity of the surroundings while providing multiple ecological services such as stormwater management, energy efficiency, enhanced air quality, habitat and urban green oasis.

Past Winners

2009 Successful You Award Winners

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