Young entrepreneurs, especially those still in high school or university, face challenges that adult entrepreneurs don’t face. Yet, there are some in our community who overcome those challenges, start a business, and thrive. These young people will grow to be the business leaders of our community for decades to come!

Believe In A Dream’s Young Entrepreneur Award recognizes those young people and gives their business a boost with a $1,000 grant.

In 2020 we selected these 5 young entrepreneurs whose achievements are worthy of recognition.

Teonna Hardy, 17, TGlitz glitter supply store
Martin Mbuguah, 18, Award winning artist known as toskago on Instagram
Qamari Hassan, 20, RansomB apparel brand
Chauntiel Smith-Jones, 27, Capture Sports Agency
Lauren Landstoffer, 27, Just Cream Ice Cream Boutique

Check back again soon right here at the Believe In A Dream blog to learn more about each entrepreneur’s story!

If you or your company feels strongly about supporting our community’s young entrepreneurs, you can sponsor a 2021 Young Entrepreneur Award. You will be recognized for your support and will participate in the selection process. Contact Believe In A Dream Executive Director Peter Dragnev at peter@biadinc.org.