Each year the Founders Choice Awards competition identifies and rewards entrepreneurs with a promising new business. Prize money is awarded to contest winners selected by a panel of Founders. Since 2018 a total of $75,000 has been awarded.
In 2023, the Founders will award a $10,000 first prize and a $5,000 second prize.
The contest is open to all permanent residents of Muskoka eighteen years of age or older when they apply. The business must be located in Muskoka but can be doing business anywhere.
Read through the pages in this section to learn more about the scoring criteria, the application and judging process, and the timeline.
We’ve tried to make it as easy as possible to enter. Just fill out the online application form to tell us about yourself and your business. But be sure to do it by end of day November 30th, 2023!
Good luck!