Young Entrepreneur

Women in Business Awards 2026 | Barrie Chamber of Commerce

Description

Designed to recognize an individual in our community who is under the age of 30 (as of March 1st, 2026) and already making their mark in the Barrie area. Their individual achievements may be recognized through business success, community involvement, and/or contributions to the not-for-profit sector. We look for compelling stories that highlight business and community leadership.

Requirements
  • Barrie resident or owner of a business located in Barrie
  • Under 30 until March 1, 2026

Previous judges have recommended that you use point form for your responses, rather than regular sentence/paragraph format. This will allow you to include more quality content on your achievements, without stressing about grammar or writing style. Please review our acceptance tips to make the most of your submission.

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Company Story 10.0%
Personal Biography 5.0%
Entrepreneur's Story 12.0%
Entrepreneurial Activity 10.0%
Key Achievements 12.0%
Community Involvement 11.0%
Lessons Learned 10.0%
Letters of Reference 10.0%
Video Impresion 10.0%
Overall Impression 10.0%