Community Futures East Parkland
2025 Marketing Challenge Winners
Community Futures East Parkland is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Marketing Challenge, a four-week initiative that helps local businesses strengthen their social media presence and build better marketing habits. Designed to encourage consistency, creativity, and community connection, the challenge awarded over $9,700 in prizes to businesses across the region.
New this year, the challenge introduced two special award categories: Most Popular Post and Most Talked-About Brand, recognizing both individual content performance and overall impact. Participants were also given greater flexibility, with a weekly prompt list replacing the previous requirement for daily posts. This updated format allowed business owners to choose how and when to engage, resulting in more variety, stronger participation, and authentic storytelling across platforms.
Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winners of our 2025 Marketing Challenge!
MOST INFLUENTIAL
Nestled near the shores of Pigeon Lake, Westerose Greenhouse has become a local favourite for vibrant plants, expert gardening tips, and community spirit. Throughout the Challenge, they combined education and authenticity, earning the “Most Influential” title by inspiring and informing with every post.
MOST IMPROVED
Ponoka Health & Wellness took big strides during this year’s Challenge, using the opportunity to reintroduce their services with fresh energy and engaging content. From staff highlights to service spotlights, their progress was clear, earning them the title of “Most Improved.”
MOST POPULAR
This family owned and operated retail garden near Donalda captured hearts with their stunning visuals and storytelling. Their top-performing posts combined beauty, relatability and authenticity, making Echoglen Gardens the clear winner of this year’s “Most Popular” award.
MOST TALKED ABOUT
Based in Ponoka, Torch & Teal sparked conversations throughout the Challenge by showing up with heart, humour and honesty. Whether sharing product stories, personal reflections, or going live, they consistently built buzz earning the “Most Talked-About” title.
FAN FAVOURITE
From charming visuals to thoughtful captions, Eliza Jane Studios in Delburne captured their community’s attention and affection. Their creativity and consistency made them a standout throughout the Challenge and this year’s well-deserved “Fan Favourite.”
In addition to the grand prizes, weekly awards were handed out to businesses that stood out for their creativity, consistency, and audience engagement. The challenge gave participants practical experience in planning content, connecting with their followers in real time, and building a more intentional approach to social media.
2025 MARKETING CHALLENGE WEEKLY WINNERS
WEEK 1
Most Influential
Midnight Snack Planner
Most Improved
County Waters Kayaking
Most Popular
Echoglen Gardens
Most Talked About
Westerose Greenhouse
WEEK 2
Most Influential
Timber Coffee Co. (Ponoka)
Most Improved
Supernova Creations
Most Popular
Westerose Greenhouse
Most Talked About
Torch & Teal
WEEK 3
Most Influential
Torch & Teal
Most Improved
Nutriveda
Most Popular
All Wound Up
Most Talked About
Echoglen Gardens
WEEK 4
Most Influential
Westerose Greenhouse
Most Improved
Ponoka Helath & Wellness
Most Popular
Supernova Creations
Most Talked About
Hometown Beauty Co.
Community Futures East Parkland extends its congratulations to all winners and participants. The success of this year’s challenge underscores the importance of digital marketing for small businesses and highlights the entrepreneurial spirit within the region.
