Trailblazer Award Winner: Emily Norris-Jones
Bare – Sustainable Skincare
Bare’s “Glow Gang” is a vibrant skincare line created for Gen Z — individuals who care about sustainability as much as self-expression. The brand redefines eco-friendly beauty by combining bold, playful design with genuine environmental responsibility. Each product, named after a type of friend like the Ride-or-Die or the Optimist, celebrates individuality while using locally sourced ingredients and sustainable materials. Hand-drawn illustrations, colourful packaging and witty copy bring the brand’s personality to life while risograph printing, soy-based inks and recycled materials ensure minimal environmental impact. The result is skincare that feels personal, joyful and unapologetically conscious.
Happy Place
Happy Place is a vibrant drink brand that connects gut health with mental wellness for Millennials and Gen Zers who view health as a holistic, everyday experience. Designed for those seeking authenticity and simplicity, the brand stands out through bold, abstract gradients inspired by ingredients, each evoking a personal “happy place.” Playful, alliterative flavour names and easygoing typography create an approachable, uplifting personality while thoughtful packaging and merchandise make wellness feel fun and social. Happy Place reimagines self-care as something joyful, accessible and integrated into daily life — because a healthy gut means a happy mind.
Syncd
Syncd is an inclusive hormonal health platform designed for people assigned female at birth (AFAB) aged 12 to 55, including trans men and non-binary individuals often overlooked by mainstream cycle-tracking tools. Built to make hormonal education accessible, stigma-free and empowering, the brand offers free, trustworthy resources for underserved and low-income communities. Its visual identity uses soft, neutral tones and classic typography to avoid gendered stereotypes while authentic imagery featuring real people and raw storytelling reflects honesty and inclusivity. Syncd redefines hormonal health as something everyone deserves to understand, access and celebrate regardless of gender, background or income.
