10/22/2026
How lucky am I!
Tonight I received the "young entrepreneur" award, at the small business awards.
Thank you Sundre & District Chamber of Commerce , and to anyone on here that may have nominated me. I am so very grateful!
I still claim to be a newbie to Sundre, so to receive this award & all the support from this community is truly incredible. I moved here not knowing anyone, having no connections, no family, and having to figure it all out. I opened my commercial storefront January of this year, and have had an outpour of support! I am so lucky to be able to do what I do, and work for myself. The community is what makes my job successful & I am so thankful!
I never sit down and give myself any recognition, I'm always thinking how I can improve my grooms/ my time/ my space...
it's also easy for me to feel "less than" because I'm 'just a dog groomer'. I'm usually tired, smell like wet dog, and wearing baggy clothes full of dog hair. It is a challenging career most people don't understand until you're in it. Today I am so happy to be able to reflect on all my time & hard work. As a small business owner doing this on my own I wear so many hats, and I juggle so many things to stay successful. I am so proud & thankful I have been able to do this for myself.
Thank you Sundre, and all my other past & precious clients. It's truly an honour that my business is thought of outside my shop doors!
I also want to give my mom & dad (and brother Mason) a big shoutout for making the drive from Stettler to come celebrate. They have both always been two of my biggest supporters, and it's so special to have them here in the town I now call home! Also a thank you to my fiances family for joining us, they've always made me feel prideful of my business & I am grateful they wanted to be there. ❤️
