I didn’t expect it, but am grateful to announce that Made by a Real Witch™ won in the category of best candles in Saskatoon in the 2025 Canadian Choice Awards.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for my very small business.

I'm still a little taken back by all of this. When I first learned that my business was nominated for best candles with the Canadian Choice Awards, I was honored - but didn't think that I stood a chance. I never expected an organization as prestigious as the Canadian Choice Awards to take my business seriously - simply based on the fact that I associate with the word witch - which can raise eyebrows and instill fear in people who don't understand my work or know me as a person. Anyone who knows me, knows that my work was created to benefit the lives of others without causing harm. I've spent years building my reputation and working hard to get people the help they need. Still, it's been an uphill battle. When I learned that my candles had made it into the top three finalists, again, I was surprised and honored - but didn't expect to actually win. It's nice to see the stigma change and know that people will be judged as individuals based on their work, their contributions to their community, and their dedication to making our world a better place. Thank you to everyone who voted for Made by a Real Witch™ and to the Canadian Choice Awards for giving me an equal chance to compete along side of everyone else. I am truly grateful, humbled, and honored by this.