Building Muskoka's Entrepreneurial Future
Muskoka Founders Circle
~ Founders Investing in Founders ~
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 $115,000 Founder Cash has been awarded.
Our 2025 Contributing Founders
Eric Abugov
Hale Market
Christie Buckley
Savvy Community
Tyler Burtch
Strata Wealth
John Cooper
Mark Coutts
Monarch Financial
Eric Daly
Kahshe Lake & Associates
Vince Kulchycki
Lakeland Networks
Don MacKay
Muskoka Highlands
Theresa Morley
Morley Accounting
Brenda Rhodes
District of Muskoka
Danielle Singor
Muskoka Timber Mills
Jennifer Thomas
Artisan's Edge
Gravenhurst Rotary
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8
YEARS OF GIVING
37+
BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
14
WINNERS
$115K+
CASH AWARDED
Pitch Your Idea. Grow Your Business. Change Muskoka.
BACKING BIG IDEAS IN MUSKOKA
What is the Muskoka Founders Circle?
The Muskoka Founders Circle is a group of Muskoka-based business professionals working together to promote economic development in Muskoka by providing financial support and business mentoring to local entrepreneurs.
What is the Founder's Choice Awards?
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 our Founders.
Since 2018 a total of $115,000 has been awarded.
What are the prizes?
First prize winner will receive a cheque for $10,000, and second prize winner will receive a cheque for $5,000.
How do I Apply?
You complete our online application process. The Apply Now button is located right at the top in our menu on every page... we can't wait to learn more about your and your Muskoka business
What is the process?
There are three stages to our contest:
Stage 1 - Application (form on our website)
typically takes less than an hour. Founders vote on finalists.
Stage 2 - Support in Pitch Creation by the Founders
Applicants create a meaningful presentation for Founders to consider voting for to receive the cash prize.
Stage 3 - Pitch Day, Applicants Pitch live on the stage at the Gravenhurst Opera House, and enjoy a networking reception and Winner Announcement and Prize CA$H Awards
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Site: muskokafounderscircle.com