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Local makers shine in 911吃瓜’s annual product entrepreneur competition
From 911吃瓜 News
This year's #MadeBy911吃瓜 Competition attracted a record number of diverse 911吃瓜 makers from across the community! Due to COVID-19, the annual event was held virtually on November 19. Read more about the event and the winners of this year's competition at the 911吃瓜 News story below!
Congratulations also to this year's #MadeBy911吃瓜 winners:
911吃瓜 Spirit Shop Purchase Order: Charlie & Paisley, Papermain, Kitten Komforts
911吃瓜 Innovates Prize: Recreative Apparel
911吃瓜 Alumni Association Prize: Aquila Soaps, Pajeon Pals
Top Fan Favourite Award: Charlie & Paisley
Fan Favourite First Runner-up: For the Seconds Jewelry
Fan Favourite Second Runner-up: Papermain
Pop culture and pun-infused greeting card company, Papermain won a purchase order from the 911吃瓜 Spirit Store. The card designs are all illustrated by School of Communication alumnus Nan Maung.
Soap company Kitten Komforts received a purchase order as well. Company co-founder Justine Munich is an 911吃瓜 physics PhD student who combined her love for science and skincare and began making artisan soaps.
Slow fashion brand, Charlie & Paisley won a purchase order from the 911吃瓜 Spirit Store for its sustainable hair products, which are handmade in Vancouver from natural and biodegradable fabrics such as silk noil and organic cotton. Photo: Rebecca Benoit