I am incredibly proud right now, and I can’t help but feel the need to thank all of you for your support
We have been lucky enough to receive a $100,000 prize package from Canada Post / Postes Canada for being 1 of 5 small businesses to be selected for their Tales of Triumph contest!
I apply for a lot of contests and grants. And when I say a lot, I mean A LOT. Dozens per month. I’ve been lucky enough to receive many recognitions like Top Emerging Leader of the Year by The Peak, Top 3 Most Innovative Product of the Year by BC Food & Beverage and we were LaunchPad Finalist's this year at the Canadian Health Food Association.
I applied for this contest, like I do the rest of them, but I had this gut feeling when I pressed send on my video application. It was real. It was raw. It was the truth about everything that I am passionate about - and they loved it!
Fast forward a few months later, and I received the call that would change the trajectory of this business. ‘Venessa, this is Nicole from Canada Post, and I’m calling to tell you that YOU’VE WON in the Going Green category!!’ I
nstant tears rolled down my face. I’ve been recognized for the journey that we have been through and what we have in store in the future. What an incredible feeling.
In July their entire team of 10 wonderful humans came from Ontario to Salmon Arm to film my story. It was one of the best days of my career. Now you get to see the 12 hours shoot day in 1.5 minutes haha
Now it’s time that I ask for your help. Voting polls are live and it’s time to pick Canadas Choice! I am in this group with some amazing companies, and I wish everyone the best, because we all deserve the recognition
There's a link below to cast your vote and help us win $10k in cash and an additional $50k in media coverage!
I truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to help our dream of growing Mindful FÜD, AND THE BIGGEST THANK YOU TO THE PEOPLE WHO HELPED US ON FILMING DAY: S'wichcraft Catering, Stillfood Bistro, Northyards Cider, and Demilles Farm Market . This story started in Salmon Arm, and I am so glad that they were all apart of this day with me
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN6nHxuJnEU&list=PLuVzXeE_S2CjqwcIs5xMPvSdQUiOrMDes