This weekend marked the 1st Annual Mompreneurs® Conference and Awards Gala in Toronto. Over 200 women gathered to learn, laugh, be inspired, and swap stories about life as self-employed moms. The Conference was the brainchild of Maria Locker and the company she has created, Mompreneurs Showcase Group, an organization that boasts chapters throughout Ontario to help support, educate and empower Canadian moms in the work that they do.
Saturday also marked a passing of the torch as Canada’s MOMpreneur of the Year was named for 2013. We were thrilled to be included in the judging process again this year. Past winners of this honour have included such inspirational women as the founders of Mabel’s Labels, Martha Scully of Canadian Nanny, Laura Berg of My Smart Hands and most recently, Ann-Marie Burton of momstown.
This year’s Top 10 was no less impressive, with business ranging from brick-and-mortar outlets to innovation in product design. This year the top honour goes to Jade Barr founder of Jady Babys. Jade manufactures (herself!) soft-soled baby boots that are non-slip, machine washable, vegan, and made-in-Canada. The prize, $30,000 worth of prize will help Jade move her business to the next level.
There are already plans in the works for next year’s award, so if you haven’t done so in the past, make sure to throw your hat in the ring next time around. In the meantime, congratulations to Jade and Jady Babys. We know you’ll do us all proud.
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