April 21, 2021
L'Hebdo du St-Maurice
Translated by Theron
DISTINCTION. The 23rd OSEntreprendre Mauricie Challenge crowned its regional winners during a gala held virtually this Wednesday, April 21.
In all, 22 prizes were awarded to the winners and scholarships totaling more than $26,000 were awarded. In addition to the Business Creation, Réussite Inc and Doing Business Together components which were highlighted during this event, the 17 winners of the school component received, through the Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi de la Mauricie, a festive box for celebrate their success.
The event was hosted by Pierre-Yves Rousselle, winner in the Business Service category of the 19th OSEntreprendre Gala, and presented under the honorary presidency of Dr. Mélissa Blackburn, recipient of the Réussite inc. prize. of the 21st Challenge.
“I am very proud to be the honorary president of the 23rd OSEntreprendre gala. To all involved, there were no losers tonight. You are all winners for daring and continuing to do business during this pandemic period. It is a message of hope for better days, success and collective support that I want to convey. Finding happiness in what you do is the key to success and entrepreneurship,” said Dr. Blackburn.
Biofood – 1st prize: Ferme Roxy (Des Chenaux)
Biofood – 2nd prize: Bergerie Bêê-la (Maskinongé)
Business – 1st prize: Boucherie Le Carnivore (La Tuque)
Commerce – 2nd prize: Les Folies de Rachel (Trois-Rivières)
Social economy – 1st prize: Initiatives 1-2-3-4 (Maskinongé)
Social economy – 2nd prize: Trois-Rivières Opera (Trois-Rivières)
Operation, processing, production – 1st prize: Yougo Boro (Shawinigan)
Operation, processing, production – 2nd prize: MiskiZann (La Tuque)
Technological and technical innovation – 1st prize: Theron Sports inc (Shawinigan)
Technological and technical innovation – 2nd prize: RealFood (Trois-Rivières)
Business services – 1st prize: Proactivo (Trois-Rivières)
Business services – 2nd prize: Hologo (Shawinigan)
Services for individuals – 1st prize: Momki Bouge (Trois-Rivières)
Services for individuals – 2nd prize: Passion Escalade (Mékinac)
Regional winner Success Inc.: Personare, Historical Popularization
(Trois-Rivières)
Winner Doing business together: Microbrasserie Le Presbytère (Des Chenaux)
Flexipreneur-e: FripIt sell and buy (Shawinigan)
Business Launch Prize: Naomie Kenmogne
Special mention: Clos Sainte-Thècle (Mékinac)
Young Entrepreneur Honor Prize: Ferme Roxy (Des Chenaux)
Favorite student business creator: Real Food (Trois-Rivières)
Local Engagement Prize: Julie Noël, economic development advisor of the Economic and Forestry Development Department of the City of La Tuque (La Tuque)
Favorite prize: Hologo (Shawinigan)
Primary 1st cycle (1st and 2nd years) – 1st prize: A Christmas film (École Saint-Charles-Garnier)
Primary cycle 1 (1st and 2nd years) – 2nd prize: Breathe and relax (École Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel)
Primary 2nd cycle (3rd and 4th years) – 1st prize: We are here (École Villa-de-la-Jeunesse)
Primary 2nd cycle (3rd and 4th years) – 2nd prize: A treat for mom (Richelieu School)
Primary 3rd cycle (5th and 6th years) – 1st prize: Magic under the magnifying glass (École de la Source)
Primary 3rd cycle (5th and 6th grades) – 2nd prize: S.O.S. Clothing (École Saint-Charles-Garnier)
Lower secondary (1st and 2nd years) – 1st prize: SOS jeunesse (Pionniers secondary school)
Secondary 1st cycle (1st and 2nd years) – 2nd prize: Let’s make Christmas WARM! (Paul-Le-Jeune secondary school)
Favorite: Let’s make Christmas WARM! (Paul-Le-Jeune secondary school)
Secondary cycle 2 (3rd, 4th and 5th years) – 1st prize: Savons du 405 (Paul-Le-Jeune secondary school)
Secondary cycle 2 (3rd, 4th and 5th years) – 2nd prize: In soft steps (Paul-Le-Jeune secondary school)
Secondary School adaptation – 1st prize: Further still! (L’Escale secondary school)
Secondary School adaptation – 2nd prize: Wood job! (Val-Mauricie secondary school)
Vocational training and adult education – 1st prize: Techno Boost Squad (Chemin-du-Roy adult education center)
Vocational training and adult education – 2nd prize: The beautiful harvest (Chemin-du-Roy adult education center)
Individual college and small group (1 to 3 people): MarieFleurs soap factory and cosmetic products (Cégep de Trois-Rivières)
Collective collegiate (4 people and more): 7 to 9 professionals like no other (Cégep de Trois-Rivières)
Individual academic and small group (1 to 3 people): Atlas Vermiculture Farm (UQTR)