North American JA Student Company of the Year Competition

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2009 North American JA Student Company of the Year Competition Winner Announced

The First-Place Team, Smile, posing with their awards, during the Awards Dinner of the 2009 North American JA Company of the Year competition in Boston, MA.

Colorado Springs, Colo., July 21, 2009 — On Saturday night in Boston, Junior Achievement crowned "Smile"-a team of 16 teen entrepreneurs from Calgary, Alberta, the winners of the 2009 North American JA Company of the Year Competition. Title sponsorship for the event was provided by FedEx, with supporting sponsorships from HP and Northeastern University.

"Smile" was comprised of Junior Achievement students from Western Canada High School and Bishop Carroll High School-and bested 19 other student companies by demonstrating superior performance and innovation. Smile helps children enjoy and understand the importance of good dental hygiene through the creation and distribution of the "Brush Buddies Dental Kit." The kit included a toothbrush, toothbrush holder with sand timer, floss sticks, a marker, a chart, and a storybook written and illustrated by Smile members. Smile was represented at the event by students Salima Hirji, Faiza Harji, Corinna La, Amanda Le, and Jillian Yaworski.  Read more...

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