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By Vernon Matters Staff
Entrepreneur Competition

Self-defense business takes home top prize in Enterprize Challenge

May 8, 2026 | 11:20 AM

Six entrepreneurs battled it out Thursday night at the finale of 11th annual Enterprize Challenge in a Dragon’s Den-style pitch at Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre.

The winner, chosen by a panel of 5 local judges, was StrongHER Self-Defense owned by Sarah Draht.

The business is described as redefining personal safety through self-defense, and educating and empowering women. StrongHER takes home over $27,000 in prizes to be used to help fund the business. 

Second place went to Frog Pockets and third place to Pocket Grandson.

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