✹APPLY NOW✹ APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 13TH AT 11:59PM
✹APPLY NOW✹ APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 13TH AT 11:59PM
OUR ANNUAL GIVEAWAY IS BACK;
BRAND IT
FORWARD
2026
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 13th
BIGGER. BOLDER.
BUILT TOGETHER.
We’re back for year two — and we’re giving back bigger.
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In a time where division feels louder than connection, we believe businesses supporting other businesses with positive missions is powerful. Brand It Forward is our annual initiative where we rally together to support one local business that’s actively working toward a better world.
This year, alongside The Refill Bar and Chris & Micaela Photography, we’re giving one changemaker the tools, visuals, and strategic foundation they need to step forward confidently and grow their impact in our community. Applications are open now and close March 13th at midnight.
BRAND IT FORWARD 2026
GIVEAWAY PARTNERS & HOSTS
KENDALL KENT,
IT’S OKAY STUDIO
Master of all things branding, Kendall and It’s Okay Design Studio are proud to bring Brand It Forward back for year two — bigger, bolder, and built with community at the core.
Contributing: A free Quickie Brand Package and one strategic add-on item to elevate the professionalism, clarity, and impact of a changemaking business.
CHRIS & MICAELA PHOTOGRAPHY
Story-driven photographers with a heart for community, Chris & Micaela jumped at the opportunity to support Brand It Forward and the businesses working to make real change locally.
Contributing: A professional mini photo session (under one hour) including 25 edited images — either brand-aligned headshots or product photography — to ensure the new brand shows up confidently and cohesively.
LINDSEY OMEN,
THE REFILL BAR
Last year’s Brand It Forward recipient and founder of The Refill Bar, Lindsey is proud to pay it forward and support businesses building a more sustainable, community-focused future.
Contributing: A curated bundle of eco home goods and a $75 gift card to help the winning business start their next chapter intentionally.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS
Here’s what the winner will receive:
QUICKIE BRAND PACKAGE
A holistic starter brand package that includes everything you could need to rebrand and continue with confidence.
Moodboarding
Light Competitor Analysis
Colour palette
Primary Logo
Logomark
Secondary logo
Brand Board
Typographic suggestions
One Add-On Item (valued up to $500)
VALUED AT $2000-$2350 + HST
*supplied by It’s Okay Design Studio
PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION
A mini photography session to capture you, your team or your products, resulting in a consistent, branded look.
A mini session (under 1 hour)
Either brand-aligned headshots or product imagery
25 edited images included
Client provides the location (or comes to Guelph)
VALUED AT $1250 + HST
*supplied by Chris & Micaela Photography
HOUSE & HOME ECO BUNDLE
A mini photography session to capture you, your team or your products, resulting in a consistent, branded look.
Human Take 4 Club Pack
Home Take 4 Club Pack
$75 Refill Bar Gift Card
VALUED AT $115+ HST
*supplied by The Refill Bar
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Wondering if your business should apply for this giveaway? Here are some guidelines and parameters we are looking at when considering applicants.
Businesses located within our community
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Business must be located within Guelph or surrounding areas (up to 15KM away from central Guelph)
Active businesses who’ve been operating for at least one year +
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Businesses must be already operational and have been operating for at minimum 1 year. An exception to businesses with funding or an active local-based mission may be granted.
Those who are actively making a positive difference within the community
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This is a must! We aim to support businesses who’s values include actively contributing to local or larger world issues such as, but not limited to, environmental, socio-economic, social justice etc.
Small businesses or not-for-profts who are not franchised
We are looking to help a smaller business and are not accepting big-box stores or larger franchised businesses. We are accepting applications from both not-for-profit/charitable based businesses as well as for-profit businesses
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Businesses who have the time to collaborate
We are looking for businesses who will be able to set aside a week within March, this is crucial to our collaboration process.
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APPLICATION
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Have questions about this giveaway or need some more information about the deliverables? Feel free to use this quick contact form to reach out to our team!