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Ernst & Young, LLP and Junior Achievement of the National Capital Area (JANCA)
are pleased to present Brittany Olin with the 2007 Youth Entrepreneur of
the Year Award. This honor recognizes a high school-aged student in the Greater
Washington Region who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit promoted by Junior
Achievement and who demonstrates the ability to successfully launch and manage
a business.
Brittany Nicole Olin is a sophomore Honor Student at Freedom High School in
Woodbridge, VA and an active volunteer in her community. Brittany began Bee
Jewelry in the summer of 2004 as she was going into eighth grade. Bee Jewelry
provides handmade quality glass beaded jewelry at affordable prices. After
taking a jewelry class at a local craft store, Brittany saw jewelry making
as a fun way to express her artistic creativity. People began inquiring
where they could purchase similar pieces and Brittany saw the potential
to grow her hobby into a business. Brittany expanded her inventory and now
boasts a huge glass bead collection and sells jewelry, watches, cell phone
pockets, and much more. Her products can be viewed at
www.bee-jewelry.com
and orders can be sent to Bee-jewelry@hotmail.com.
Bee Jewelry's mission statement is "Covering beautiful people with quality
jewelry," and Brittany recognizes that the key to her success is taking
care of the customer. After she graduates from high school, Brittany plans
to attend college and major in Business and Environmental Sciences.
The Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award was presented to Brittany Olin at
the 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Greater Washington Awards
Gala on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner.
Congratulations, Brittany Olin!
2007 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award Recipient
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