Past Award Winners
Past Award Winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
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2021 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award: Trish Molloy, The Head Room, St. John’s and Paradise
Economic Impact Award: Joy Barker JSR Holdings Inc. and Copper Stop Ltd. Springdale and Baie Verte
Leadership Award: Gertrude Bradbury, Locke’s Electrical, Corner Brook
Mentor Award: Cindy Roma, Telelink, St. John’s
Momentum Award: Gill Whelan, Whelan Wellness, St. John’s
Trailblazer Award: Megan Jackman, Ragmaw, St. John’s
Trendsetter Award: Patry Tremblett, Prima Information Solutions Inc., St. John’s
Young Entrepreneur Award: Jaime Evans, Evexia Osteopathy, Gander
2020 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Charlene Brophy, Fonemed, St. John’s
Young Entrepreneur Award: Emily Bland, SucSeed, St. John’s
Economic Award: Deborah Dunne, Alderwood Estates Retirement Centre, Witless Bay
Momentum Award: Afiya Altaf, Curry Delight, St. John’s
Trendsetter Award: Lauren Saunders & Emily Evans, The Shop, SALT, St. John’s
Trailblazer Award: Ashley Sullivan, Creatros Technologies Inc, St. John’s
2019 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Michelle Melendy, Western Group of Companies, Corner Brook
Young Entrepreneur Award: Brittany Stanley, Spotlight Events, St. John’s
Economic Award: Tammy Wrice-Paetkau & Michelle Penney Rowe, Studio Coffee & Studio Boutique, Carbonear
Momentum Award: Jacqui Winter, HR Project Partners, St. John’s
Trendsetter Award: Karen Dewling, East Coast Glow, Bonavista
Trailblazer Award: Linda Yates, King’s Point Pottery, King’s Point
2018 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Jill Curran, Lighthouse Picnics & Maxxim Vacations, Ferryland & St. John’s
Young Entrepreneur Award: Megan Sooley, Sooley Designs, St. John’s
Trailblazer Award: Judith Bobbitt, Oceans Ltd., St. John’s
Trendsetter Award: Charlene Combdon, Rock Solid Diesel, Grand Falls-Windsor
Momentum Award: Erin Stapleton, Stapleton Environmental Consulting Inc., St. John’s
Economic Impact Award: Jennifer Veitch, Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness Center, Corner Brook
2017 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Patsy Tremblett-Di Nillo, Prima Information Solutuons Inc., St. John’s
Young Entrepreneur Award: Krystal Hobbs, Reflective Marketing, St. John’s
Trailblazer Award: Alicia MacDonald & Sonja Mills, Port Rexton Brewing Company, Port Rexton
Trendsetter Award: Kim Paddon, Whink Inc., St. John’s
Momentum Award: Sarah Parker Charles & Nancy Shepherd Bragg (not pictured), Carvel & Helm Interior Design Inc., St. John’s
Economic Impact Award: Deborah Bourden & Wilma Hartmann, Anchor Inn Hotel & Suites, Twillingate
2016 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Sharon Horan, FIT For Work and Atlantic Orthotics Ltd., St. John’s
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Sonja Maloney, Jumping Bean – Gander, formerly, Ultra Clear Water & Brewing, Gander
Start-up: Jenny Smith, Ray Creative Agency, St. John’s
Community Impact: Christina Dove, Newfoundland Chocolate Company, St. John’s
Innovation: Mandy Woodland, Mandy Woodland Law, St. John’s
Visionary: Connie Parsons, Connie Parsons School of Dance, St. John’s
Export: Jill Knox-Gosse & Lynne Wilson, Wreckhouse Productions, St. John’s
Corporation of the Year: Seafair Capital
2015 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Dallas Mercer, DMC, Mount Pearl
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Jodi Basha, Island Orthotics, Corner Brook
Start-up: Andrea Rowe, Airo Landscape Design, St. John’s
Community Impact: Sarah Short, Activelife Physiotherapy and Wellness, Deer Lake
Innovation: Sarah Bennett, UC Baby & A New Beginning Massage Therapy, Paradise
Visionary: Katie Hayes, Bonavista Social Club, Upper Amherst Cove
Export: Cindy Roma & Sydney Ryan, Telelink, St. John’s
Corporation of the Year: Emera Newfoundland & Labrador
2014 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Margot Mayo, Jema International Travel Clinic, St. John’s
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Lesley Oake, Lesley Oake School of Dance, Grand Falls-Windsor
Start-up: Helen MacKinnon, A Holding Place, St. John’s
Community Impact: Angela Parsons, Royal K9 Inc., Deer Lake
Innovation: Jackie McCann-Scott, Invested Mama, St. John’s
Visionary: Bonnie Cook, Abbyshot Clothiers, Mount Pearl
Export: Barbara Doran, Morag Loves Company, St. John’s
Corporation of the Year: Hebron Project
2013 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Anne Whelan, Seafair Capital Inc., St. John’s
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Amanda Burton, Recipe for Health, St. John’s
Start-up: Susan Power, Higher Talent Inc., St. John’s
Innovation: Lisa Gilliam, Munchkin Music Factory, St. John’s
Visionary: Sharon Horan, FIT For Work, St. John’s
Community Impact: Bev Moore-Davis, Morvis Group of Companies, St. John’s
2012 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence & Community Impact: Cathy Bennett, Bennett Group of Companies, St. John’s
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Katherine Hiscock, Beautiful Rock, Gander
Start-up: Melanie Caines, Nova Yoga, St. John’s
Innovation & Visionary: Debra Feltham, Feltham Attwood Certified General Accountants, Mount Pearl
2011 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Dr. Pauline Duivenvoorden, Headline Holsteins Ltd., Deer Lake
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Penny Chatman, The Red Rooster Eatery, Lethbridge
Start-up: Robin White, Fresh Faces Laser & Medical Cosmetics Clinic & Total Body Fitness, Gander
Innovation: Tineke Gow, Artisan Inn, Trinity
Visionary: Chantelle O’Driscoll, Diversity Without Borders, St. John’s
Community Impact: Andrea Sharpe, Karlande Designs Ltd., Clarenville
2010 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Rhonda Skanes, East Coast Beauty Inc., St. John’s
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Angela Parsons, Royal K9 Spa & Resort, Deer Lake
Start-up: Tina Holden, Cardio Fit Bootcamp, Mount Pearl
Innovation: Dallas Mercer, Dallas Mercer Consulting Inc., St. John’s
Visionary: Anne Whelan, CareGivers Inc. and Bren-Kir Industrial Supply
St. John’s
Community Impact: Tineke Gow, Campbell House, Artisan Inn and The Twine Loft, Trinity
2009 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Gina Tapper, Hampton Holdings Inc., Mount Pearl
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Rebecca Rose, Breakwater Books Ltd., St. John’s
Start-up: Elizabeth Burry, Elizabeth Burry Fine Art & Gift Gallery, St. John’s
Innovation: Deborah Bourden, Applecore Interactive, St. John’s
Visionary: Edwina Kirkland, Kirkland Nursing Services Inc., St. John’s
Community Impact: Anne Squires, Exit Realty on the Rock, St. John’s
2008 Recipients
Entrepreneurial Excellence: Constance Howard, Hayward Interiors Plus Inc., St. John’s
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Regina Anthony, Bonne Esperance House Heritage Inn, St. John’s
Start-up, Community Impact: Michelle Sheppard and Raeleen Baggs, Paradise Physiotherapy Ltd., Paradise
Visionary: Odelle Pike, Log Cabin Lodge Inc., Black Duck Siding
Innovation: Judy Reid, Clientime, Mount Pearl
2007 Recipients
President’s Award: Cindy Roma, Telelink, The Call Centre Inc., St. John’s
Youth: Laura Coultas, Five Island Art Gallery, Tors Cove
Labrador Region: Corina Dumaresque, Dumaresque Desktop Design Inc., Forteau
Central Region: Bernice Walker, Corona College, Grand Falls-Windsor
Eastern Region: M. Wanda Davis, Radiance Hair Studio and Spa Ltd., Bay Roberts
Avalon Region: Katherine Higgins, Landells Clinic, St. John’s
2006 Recipients
President’s Award: Cathy Lomond, Hotel Port aux Basques, Port aux Basques
Youth: Amy Gallant, Forever Fit Personal Fitness, Corner Brook
Labrador Region: Judy Kippenhuck, Midway Garden Ltd. and Flightline Café & Gifts Ltd., Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Western Region: Melissa Martin, Spruce Pines Country Inc., Port au Port
Central Region: Jacqueline Jenkins, Jacqueline Jenkins Law Office, Grand Falls-Windsor
Eastern Region: Patricia Ryan-Kelly, Tilly’s Salon & Solarium, Marystown
Avalon Region: Siobhan Coady, Bonaventure Fisheries & Newfound Genomics, St. John’s
2005 Recipients
President’s Award: Judy Sparkes-Giannou, Maxxim Vacations, St. John’s
Youth: Judith Ryan, Galleria Enteak, St. John’s
Labrador Region: Agnes Cabot, Cabot’s Cash & Carry, West Ste. Modeste
Western Region: Maxine Hoskins, MAXimum Home Support Services Inc., Corner Brook
Central Region: Michelle Critch, Hair Alive/Exploits Traditional Karate, Badger
Eastern Region: Lorraine Taylor, Taylor’s Transport, Dunville
Avalon Region: Cindy Murray, Murray Enterprises Inc., St. John’s
2004 Recipients
Champion: Edwina Hutton, Managing Editor, Atlantic Business Magazine
Youth: Angie Dalley, Gander Massage Therapy Clinic
Labrador Region: Linda Saunders McLean, Linda’s Gift Baskets
Western Region: Bella Hodge, Valhalla Lodge B&B, and Gina Noordhof, The Norseman at L’Anse aux Meadows and Gaia Gallery
Central Region: Jean Chatman, Chatman’s Bakery
Eastern Region: Margaret Kelly, Hotel Placentia Ltd.
Avalon Region: Bonnie Cook, AbbyShot Clothiers Limited
2003 Recipients
Champion: Sandra Avery, A Special Touch
Youth: Gina Tapper, Hampton Ventures/Access Plus
Labrador Region: Beverly Russell, Midway Restaurant
Western Region: Barbara Genge, Tuckamore Lodge Ltd.
Central Region: Sheila Goodyear, Central Funeral Homes Ltd.
Eastern Region: Anne Connor Sheppard, The Assessment and Therapy Centre
Avalon Region: Judy English, Newfoundland Personnel
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