We want you to be the first to know that the Co-Founders of Mabel’s Labels were awarded the RBC Momentum Award this evening!  Winners were announced Dec 8th at The 2009 RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards Gala at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Master of Ceremonies was Diane Francis, Editor-at-Large for the Financial Post. These are the top national business awards for female entrepreneurs and this year saw a record 1500+ nominees, so it’s exciting stuff! Find out more here: www.theawards.ca

Attending the event were partners Julie Cole, Cynthia Esp, Julie Ellis and Tricia Mumby, along with husbands, family members and several staff.

A massive “thank you” to everyone who has bought our products, shared the love and been with us through the years. And, if you are a female entrepreneur (or thinking of being one), we hope our win will inspire you. Our business started with a simple idea and a lot of hard work. We’ve come a long way in a fairly short time but could not have done it without your support. So, again, THANK YOU!

We’re honoured to announce that the four co-founders of Mabel’s Labels – Julie Cole, Cynthia Esp, Julie Ellis and Tricia Mumby – are finalists in the 2009 RBC Women Entrepreneur Awards, in the RBC Momentum Award category. This annual award recognizes women entrepreneurs from across Canada who make exceptional contributions to the local, Canadian and global economy.

It is truly an accomplishment for the co-founders to be recognized, as a record 1500+ nominees applied for these prestigious awards, in five categories.

You can read more about the awards in this RBC/Women of Influence press release. Please note, while the release states Julie Cole as the finalist, all co-founders are officially equal contenders.

Winners will be announced at an Awards Gala in Toronto on December 8, 2009. Wish us luck!