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Budding Business Owners Shine at Lower School Entrepreneur Competition
More than 50 Canterbury students in kindergarten through fourth grade displayed their creativity, teamwork, and business savvy at the Lower School Entrepreneur Competition, held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Murphy Sports Center.
From imaginative products to thoughtful customer service, each student brought something unique to the table, and our four judges were thoroughly impressed!
Congratulations to all of our young entrepreneurs for their innovation, energy, and hard work. Special thanks to our guest judges and community partners who provided themed prizes to honor students whose businesses reflected the values of their brands.
🏆 Special Awards
The Crayola Award for Most Creative: Sky M. ’35 and Mackenzie B. ’35
The Publix Award for Passionate Customer Focus: Dylan P. ’33 and Emma T. ’33
The Starbucks Award for Continuous Innovation: Samantha P. ’35 and Eva P. ’36
The Chick-fil-A Award for Creating a Caring Culture: Camden E. ’33 and Randi R. ’33
The Home Depot Award for Service Excellence: Reid V. ’33, Logan B. ’33, Grant S. ’33, and Akira H. ’35
The McDonald’s Award for Feel-Good Moments: Swara S. ’36, Drew T. ’33, and Rory B. ’33
The Target Award for a Durable Business Model: Siddhi C. ’33, Isabelle Q. ’33, and Dahlia B. ’35
The Sky Zone Award for Fun-Filled Business: Hadley W. ’35, Ethan D. ’33, Max L. ’36, and Carolina S. ’36
🏅 Grade Level Awards
Kindergarten
🥇 First Place (tie): Andy P. ’37 (Bring it Back Machine), Liam L. ’37 (Aquatic Fishy on the Go)
🥈 Second Place: Ryan D. ’37 (Make It, Take It)
🥉 Third Place (tie): Mia F. ’37 (Panda Paws), Everly L. ’37 (Science Kits), Tommy E. ’37 (Forge Once)
First Grade
🥇 First Place: Max L. ’36 (Zip Food)
🥈 Second Place (tie): Layton B. ’36 (The Dolphins 3000), Henry S. ’36 and Georgia S. ’37 (Tide and Treasure)
🥉 Third Place (tie): Annabelle P. ’36 (Annabelle’s Bookmark Boutique), Zahra S. ’36 (ParticiPET), Carolina S. ’36 (Mommy and Me Spa), Swara S. ’36 (Rainbow Rocket Restaurant)
Second Grade
🥇 First Place: Phillip G. ’35 (The Fossil Farm)
🥈 Second Place: Mackenzie B. ’35 and Sky M. ’35 (Mac’s Custom Collars)
🥉 Third Place (tie): Lily K. ’35 (Lily’s Sweet Spot), Siri R. ’35 (Surprise Bombs), Bobby S. ’35 (Outdoor Wars), Dahlia B. ’35 (Dahlia’s Doggy Hotel and Spaw)
Third Grade
🥇 First Place: Samantha P. ’34 (The Magic Shelf)
🥈 Second Place: Emilia E. ’34 (Emilia’s Rain Catcher)
🥉 Third Place: Camila S. ’34 (Nature-ALL Snacks for the Whole Family)
Fourth Grade
🥇 First Place: Byron H. ’33 (Byron’s Calendars)
🥈 Second Place (tie): Reed B. ’33 and Tuck S. ’33 (Next Level Spice), Camden E. ’33 and Randi R. ’33 (Friendship Paradise), Emmie E. ’33 and Juliette I. ’33 (Neat Treat)
🥉 Third Place (tie): Lydia D. ’33 (Brace Yourself), Ethan D. ’33 (Zip Zoo)
🎉 Best in Show
Byron H. ’33 – Byron’s Calendars
We are incredibly proud of all our student entrepreneurs! If you see any of them around campus, be sure to congratulate them on their innovative ideas and hard work.
