Recent Winners
Founders supporting Founders
Powering Muskoka’s Future
Since 2018, the Muskoka Founders Circle has awarded over $115,000 to mostly 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.
Madeline Hockley Weddings & Events WINNER, 1st prize
An award winning, boutique wedding planning company located in Muskoka specializing in private property and resort weddings. Knowing the pros (scenery, weekend weddings) and unique challenges (rentals, travel fees, accommodations) to plan an event in the Muskoka region.
Bracebridge Bark House
WINNER, 2nd prize
The dog daycare and spa your dog deserves - offering safe, specialized daycare spaces for both big and small dogs, giving them the playtime and care they deserve. Along with plenty of fun, we provide dog grooming services so your pup goes home happy, refreshed, and looking their best
8
YEARS OF GIVING
37+
BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
14
WINNERS
$115K+
CASH AWARDED
AWARDS CYCLES AT A GLANCE
YEAR
FINALISTS
WINNERS
PRIZE POOL
2025
AssetPool
Screamy's Ice Cream
Well Fed
Madeline Hockley Weddings & Events
Bracebridge Bark House
$ 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