Thank you to those who attended the 2011 Celebration of Entrepreneurship (COE) on October 18, 2011 presented by NAWBO Louisville. The event celebrated "All things Entrepreneurial". This year's event took place at KYE's (just across the river in Jeffersonville, Indiana) and featured served breakfast, awards program and business expo.
Young Entrepreneur Awards - Encouraging and mentoring young entrepreneurs is for high school girls and college women who own and operate a business while attending school. To that end, the NAWBO Louisville Foundation is proud to offer the Young Entrepreneur Awards. The criteria nominees are judged on are: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Overcoming Obstacles or Challenges, Results of Business and Vision.
COE 2011 Young Entrepreneur Award Winners
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$1500 High School Award Mary Wagner - Senior at Mercy Academy M&M Mowing provides lawn care services. She didn't set out to own a business but over the last 7 years, what started out as a way to earn extra money has turned into a growing landscaping business. With her brother as her partner, Mary maintains a number lawns in her neighborhood and beyond. Mary intends to continue her business as a source of income during college. |
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$1500 Collegiate Award Amanda Dare Hinds - Senior at U of L Amanda Dare Creations provides unique customized clothing and accessories for women of all ages, cultures and styles. Customers have the opportunity to co-design their clothes and accessories. Amanda Dare Creations uplifts each of its customers through providing them with clothing that not only looks fashionable and unique, but also has a perfect fit for every body type. We are here for the everyday woman. www.amandacreations.com |
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$1500 Best Business Plan Award Ashley Wimsett - Senior at U of L College Women's Leadership Conference is a 501c3 non-profit entity created to produce Women's Leadership Conferences in Kentucky and the region. Their target is women in undergraduate and graduate programs who want to learn more about leading others or simply leading their own life. http://uofl-women4women.com |
Breakfast Awards Program Speaker - This year's COE featured speaker Heather Howell, 
C"Tea"O of locally based Rooibee Red Tea. A leader in workforce development, talent attraction and branding; Heather Howell has 15 years experience as a strategic partner for Fortune 500 & Fortune 100 companies, both in Louisville and across the country. As a wife and mother of two young children, Heather has found her true passion leading the Rooibee Red Tea(m) to become the Organic Tea of Choice. She is proud to produce a healthy product that makes you feel good about serving it to your family. Heather also recently started the Louisville Chapter of National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA).
Women's Business Expo - The Celebration of Entrepreneurship featured a trade expo that showcased COE 2011 Sponsors, NAWBO Louisville Members, partners, state & local governmental agencies, and was open to all local businesses.
Now is the time to GET INVOLVED!
The 2012 COE Committee is now looking for members to help with next year's event. Please join us !
Would you like to serve on the event committee or volunteer the day of the event?
Would your company like to be a sponsor?
Please contact NAWBO Executive Director Ellen Reitmeyer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (502) 625-0248 for details.
You can also contact COE 2012 Co-Chairs by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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