GABW Young Entrepreneur Awards

The Haddocks are delighted to share the video of the 2024 Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards. The youngsters listened to Mr. Grant Kook share his business journey and were particularly taken with stories of his childhood in Outlook, Saskatchewan. Mr. Kook remains loyal to Saskatchewan and strives to make it a better place to live.

Many adults in the room were inspired by the talent of the young Saskatchewan entrepreneurs accepting awards. Entrepreneurs of all ages gathering in one theatre always creates magic. Many members of the audience lingered to visit and take photos. Enjoy the video.

The Haddocks are delighted to share the video of our first Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards. The presentation was part of the 12th event in our Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker Series, which is presented, annually, at the Edwards School of Business. Our speaker, Mr. Duane Smith, began by sharing the story of his childhood chicken business and continued by sharing lessons learned through a successful entrepreneurial life. Definitely, his talk provided something for everyone.

There was magic in having seasoned entrepreneurs sharing the theatre with young entrepreneurs.

The Haddocks are pleased to present the second annual GABWYEA presentations. Each of the entrants demonstrated an ability to grow, change, and never give up. Three of our winners returned after last year with improved or new businesses. When a young competitor gets an idea from our speaker or while talking to a fellow competitor everyone involved in this program is pleased.

This year’s Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker was Jana Danielson of Lead Pilates and Fitness Centre. Nine-year-old McKayla KInnaird felt relieved when Jana suggested that it’s ok to change directions, professions, and interests as you get older.

Welcome to our third Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards presentation. We have added two new competition categories: one for entrepreneurs aged 16 to 18 and one for leaders who inspire entrepreneurship called Sailing the Entrepreneur Ship.

The Haddocks enjoyed the presentation while following health safety protocols for the pandemic. We look forward to gathering at Edwards School of Business in January of 2022. The next competition begins on September 1, 2021. Enter early.

The fourth Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards presentation took place in conjunction with the fifteenth Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker presentation on March 28, 2022. Congratulations to our 2021 winners and to all young entrepreneurs who participated. The next competition opens on September 1, 2022.

We celebrated our 5th annual Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards at Edwards School of Business in January of 2023 in affiliation with the 16th Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker presentation. Thank you, Ms. Cindy Lowe, for highlighting the importance of financial literacy for people of all ages.

Eight well-deserving young entrepreneurs and the Saskatchewan Business Teachers Association received cash awards at our event. This video contains the application videos of the 2022 winners.

Our 2023 GABWYEA competition opens on September 1, 2023. If you are a young entrepreneur aged 7 to 18, we look forward to meeting you soon.

The Haddocks are pleased to share the 6th annual Get a Bigger Wagon Young Entrepreneur Awards presentation with you. It is always inspiring to meet our young winners and see the various businesses they have developed.

Mia Mackie returned in 2023 with a new business, having won in the 10-12 year category in 2020, and this time, she won an award in the 13-15 year category.

Mr. Greg Porter was the 17th speaker in our Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker Series, and he gave the audience many ideas about family business and relationships—audience questions following his talk were excellent.

Click HERE to view Greg Porter’s presentation in the 17th annual Haddock Entrepreneurial Speaker Series.