Youth Ventures

We help students start and run summer businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador! #YouthVentures

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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! 🎉 @ACOACanada @IPGS_GovNL @CBDCNL

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

Thank you to the sponsors of the #yvawards2025! @ACOACanada @IPGS_GovNL @HospitalityNL @NorthpineCanada @NFPower @idesignltd @JungleJimsCorp @islandwidepromo @AtlanticCofC econext, @CBDCNL @NLCU

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

Congrats Jake Thompson of NL Now Productions, participant of @CBDCCabot, winner of the Youth Ventures award for Venture of the Year #yvawards2025 @ACOACanada @IPGS_GovNL @CBCNL @VOCMNEWS #yvawards2025

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

Congratulations Juliette Osmond of J’s Creative Mix, participant of Metro Business Opportunities, recipient of the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.
@ACOACanada @IPGS_GovNL @NorthpineCanada #yvawards2025

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

Congratulations Ryan Easton of Ryan’s Recycling Services, participant of Metro Business Opportunities, recipient of the Environmentally Sustainable Venture Award. @ACOACanada @GovNL #yvawards2025

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

Congratulations Olivia Penney of Rolling in the Dough, participant of CBDC Avalon West, winner of the Youth Ventures Award for Excellence in Food Service.
@ACOACanada @IPGS_GovNL @JungleJimsCorp #yvawards2025

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

Excellence in Food Service is sponsored by @JungleJimsCorp. This award recognizes a business that demonstrates outstanding service, quality, and innovation in the food service industry.
#yvawards2025 #makinlemonade

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

Congratulations Kaisey McFatridge of Kaisey’s Dance Corner, participant of CBDC Avalon West, recipient of the Community Impact Award. @ACOACanada @IPGS_GovNL @AtlanticCofC #yvawards2025

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

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

[Youth Ventures @YouthVentures]

Congratulations Steph Clarke of Lady Luck Lashes, winner of the Youth Ventures Award for Excellence in Financial Management. @NLCU
@ACOACanada @IPGS_GovNL @CBCNL @OfficialOZFM @VOCMNEWS #yvawards2025