Former Drumheller student Anthony Merkel’s entrepreneurial endeavors have propelled him to the next level, competing with the best in Canada.
inSide Drumheller brought readers Merkel’s story. The former St. Anthony’s student now attends Medicine Hat College. He won a provincial award from Enactus for his work developing Elevation Landscaping as a student.
He went on to the regional contest and he keeps winning. He, along with a student from Moose Jaw are the Western Canada Regional Champions and move on to the national contest.
Being named Student Entrepreneur Regional Champion reinvigorates my entrepreneurial spirit,” says Merkel in a release. “After winning the provincial and regional awards, I am determined to take home the National Champion title and showcase my company across Canada.”
If he is successful at the national level, he could win $10,000 and a chance to compete at the international level representing Canada at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.