Colorado’s Top Youth Entrepreneurs
The Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition recognizes the incredible achievements of young people who are operating real businesses with real customers and real profits.
Process
Each year, we scour the state for creative and motivated entrepreneurs ages 6-21. An independent judging panel evaluates the applications based on the execution of their business plans. The judges select one winner and two finalists in each age category who are announced at the event.
Awards
Finalists and winners receive a check to help them further their business goals. Additionally, winners receive the very special reward of being paired with a Presenting Mentor, a distinguished entrepreneur or businessperson dedicated to furthering the success of tomorrow’s business leaders.
Hall of Fame
These YouthBiz Stars prove that owning a business is not just for adults. Their determination, passion, and success are inspiration for entrepreneurs of all ages!
2021 Winners
Tuff’s Ranch, Tuff Glasmann,
6-11 Age Category
Simply Denver Soap Co., Hannah Doolittle, 12-15 Age Category
A Designs, Andrew Kurtz,
16-21 Age Category
2020 Winners
Olaf’s Dog Cookies, Julia Doolittle, 6-11 Age Category
Sewing with Smiles LLC, Maile McManis, 12-15 Age Category
Cardbound, LLC, Leonard Shearer, 16-21 Age Category
2019 Winners
Ryder’s Riches LLC, Ryder Matz, 6-11 Age Category
HER Designs, Hannah Reyes, 12-15 Age Category
Yard Boyz, Jack Fleming, 16-21 Age Category
2018 Winners
The Lucky Penny, Liam Lennon, 6-11 Age Category
Rudspice, Emily Rudnick, 12-15 Age Category
Elevation Creations, Brenden Coney, 16-21 Age Category
2017 Winners
Cover Your Collar, Shae Maiorana, 6-11 Age Category
Lily’s Little Buddies, Lily and Noal Blessing, 12-15 Age Category
Sweet Bee Sisters, Lily, Sophie, and Chloe Warren, 16-21 Age Category
2016 Winners
Jack’s Marketplaces and Stands, Jack Bonneau, 6-11 Age Category
Cards for Caring, Kayla Wolins, 12-15 Age Category
Hanimals Greeting Cards, Hannah Isenhart, 16-21 Age Category
2015 Winners
Charming Wine Charms, Isabelle May, 6-11 Age Category
Greenworx Landscaping & Lawn Service, RJ Duarte, 12-15 Age Category
InTune String Ensemble, Ethan Durell, Madeline Gesi, Eloise Hodges, Natalie Hodges, Ben Roberts, and Grace Willis, 16-21 Age Category
2014 Winners
Lexi Ross, The Bite Sized Bakery, 6-11 Age Category
Jasey’s Little Bakery, Casey Chanders, 12-15 Age Category
Oli-Bo-Bolly, Olivea Borden, 16-21 Age Category
2013 Winners
Critters and Creations, Ingrid and Anders Martinson, 6-11 Age Category
ZARL, Inc, Andrew Hageman and Zac Stahlhut, 12-15 Age Category
Fragile Glory Impressions, Mary Sorteberg, 16-21 Age Category
2012 Winners
Turtles4tots, Maia Drugmund, 6-11 Age Category
Flour Gal, Lyla Padden, 12-15 Age Category
Alkaline Clothing Company, Tanner Barkin and Taylor Palmie, 16-21 Age Category
2011 Winners
Sushimee, Miles Louison, 6-11 Age Category
Buttons ‘r Knot?, Natalie Merrill, 12-15 Age Category
Sag Straps, Jay Sayre, 16-21 Age Category
2010 Winners
Tie Dye Jack’s, Jack Tasker, 6-11 Age Category
App-Whiz, Charlie Fish, 12-14 Age Category
Top Notch Fingerboards, Emily Gardner, 15-17 Age Category
2KOOL, Ratha Sok and Bimmer Torres, 18-21 Age Category
2009 Winners
Jazzies by Jenna, Jenna Bethany, 6-11 Age Category
Austin Family Honey, William Austin, Eric Camey, and Clay Camey, 12-14 Age Category
Kaitlyn’s Kreations, Kaitlyn Giltner, 15-17 Age Category
JA Fashions, Jessie Altum, 18-21 Age Category
2008 Winners
Tiny Treats Bakery, Katherine, Elizabeth, and Josephine Stoup, 6-11 Age Category
A Reason to Remember, Alison Moss, 12-14 Age Category
Colorado Care Company, Jaimee Alsing, 15-17 Age Category
K&K Drip Systems, Kevin Casper, 18-21 Age Category
2007 Winners
Biscuits and Bonz, Cody LeBlanc, 6-11 Age Category
Pot Stirrers, Madison Brophy, 12-14 Age Category
J-Chan’s Designs, Jessica Rowell, 15-17 Age Category
Two Plank Productions, Corey Tibljas, 18-21 Age Category
2006 Winners
Hayutin Heartfelt Creations, Dillion and Ilana Hayutin, 6-11 Age Category
Kenny’s Feeder Lobster Roaches, Kenny Hogrefe, 12-14 Age Category
JB Pouches, LLC, Joey Baum, 15-17 Age Category
Motycka Enterprises LLC, Emil Motycka, 18-21 Age Category
2005 Winners
Step by Step, Jordan Shelton, 6-11 Age Category
Willis Water Bomb, James, William, and Alex Willis, 12-14 Age Category
Busy Bee Enterprises, Timothy Johnson, 15-17 Age Category
Photographs for Conservation, Joel Cuomo, 18-21 Age Category
2004 Winners
Angel Wings, John Swenson, 6-12 Age Category
Olian International Cookies and Mixes, Olivia and Lillian Ruiz, 13-15 Age Category
Olson Enterprises, Chris Olson, 16-18 Age Category
ITC Group, Nick Liput, 19-21 Age Category
2003 Winners
Lifetime Roses, Lauren Coons, 6-12 Age Category
Short Cuts Lawn Care & Misc. Service, Niko and Jahsi Nkululeko, 13-15 Age Category
Bags by Tiffany, Tiffany Cruz, 16-18 Age Category
Slip on Pocket, LLP, Kristin Merkel and Lindsey School, 19-21 Age Category
2002 Winners
Black Rose Products, Nina Weaver, 6-12 Age Category
Girls Summer Day Camp, Emily and Sarah Moser, 13-15 Age Category
AficAid, Ashley Shuyler, 16-18 Age Category
Movie Time Productions, Daniel Graeber, 19-21 Age Category
