Latest Winners
Founders supporting Founders
Powering Muskoka’s Future
Since 2018, the Muskoka Founders Circle has awarded over $100,000 to early-stage entrepreneurs
shaping the future of our region — from sustainable food systems to education, wellness, and advanced manufacturing.
We’re proud to showcase our Past Winners: the brilliant, brave, and bold businesses
that have grown with Founders Circle support.
If you’ve ever dreamed of launching something big — or backing those who do — this is the place to start.
Muskoka River Bagel - WINNER, 1st prize
The "Bagel Lady" of Muskoka, and proud Mom of two beautiful girls aged 3 and 4 (at time of contest). While on maternity leave COVID hit, Morgan started making all different types of bread to pass the time, which turned into bagels.
The bagel "Mom" joined soon after.
Hidden Habitat - WINNER, 2nd prize
Laura Thomas, a graduate of the University of Waterloo's Environment and Resource Studies program has worked in the landscape industry for over 15 years, blending her passion for conservation and landscape design
Muskoka North Good Food Co-op - WINNER, 2nd prize
General Manager Kelli Ebbs has worked diligently, with a cohesive team, leading this Co-op from an innovative and creative idea to a unique and exemplary business model that currently generates over $1M in annual sales.
7
YEARS OF GIVING
32+
BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
12
WINNERS
$100,000+
CASH AWARDED
AWARDS CYCLES AT A GLANCE
YEAR
FINALISTS
WINNERS
PRIZE POOL
2025
To Be Announced by Sep 22
TBA
$ 15,000
2024
Forest and the Trees Counselling
Muskoka Granola
Muskoka River Bagel Co.
Hidden Habitat
Muskoka North Good Food Co-op
$ 20,000
2022
The Artisan's Edge
Fluent Disc Sport
The Saucy Muskokan
Wild Muskoka Botanicals
Helping Buddy Muskoka
$ 15,000
2021
Axiom Audio
Croxall Foods
Bubbler Buddy
Enviroluv
Stepping Stone Early Learning Academy
Croxall Foods
$ 30,000
2019
BeeBAGZ
The Gamble Farm
Muskoka Mead
Sheertex
Tooketree Passive Homes
$ 20,000
2018
Best Golf Trips Muskoka
Dot the T Productions
Lettie's Plant-Based Cheese
Muskoka Republic Apparel
Stone House Tiny Farm
Surftek Surfboards
The Shipyards Muskoka Marketplace
Aitken Frame Homes
BeeBAGZ
$ 15,000