Awards:
B.I.G. Award [Business, Innovation, Growth]
Orlando, Inc.
The Little Green Money Machine received the B.I.G. Award for People’s Choice at the Orlando Inc. [Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce] B.I.G.Summit. The B.I.G. Award celebrates dynamic, growth companies and entrepreneurs who have innovative products, services or processes. Award selections were based on businesses that exemplify Business Innovation and Growth.
National Honor Roll of American Entrepreneurs
Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education
Recognized entrepreneurs that have met the criteria of (1) Outstanding person in creating a business to meet the needs of the community, (2) Demonstrated advocacy for entrepreneurship education in the schools, (3) Shows strong entrepreneurial values such as innovative ideas, strong marketing strategies, replicable business, orientation to change, etc., (4) Positive reputation, and (5) Provides contributions to the community.
Oppenheim Toy Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
This award represents the most innovative, engaging new products of the year. The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards have become a benchmark of excellence with consumers, toy makers and the media. They have appeared on OPRAH, CNN, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, MSNBC, Lifetime, and NBC's TODAY Show.
"Best Classic Toy Award"
Dr. Toy
Little Green Money Machine Apprentice Kit is modeled after the classic “lemonade stand” that lined neighborhood streets in the early 20th century and taught baby boomers how to make their own money. Building on the concept of entrepreneurial education, this clever update has many kid-friendly features, including adjustable height, solar-powered calculator, locking casters, and much more.
Next Big Zing Award
Dhana Cohen, CEO/ Founder of the Next Big Zing
The Little Green Money Machine was awarded the Next Big Zing Award. The unique business stand and book Kids in Business Around the World was granted the award because of being highly innovative, unique, and educational.
Top 10 Finalist 2011 Emerging Entrepreneur Award
Entrepreneur Magazine
The prestigious Top 10 list chosen by the Entrepreneur Magazine judging panel. Finalists were narrowed down from thousands of applicants and start-up company submissions.
2011 NAPPA Gold Award
National Parenting Publications Awards
For more than 20 years the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) has been the go-to resource for the best products for families. NAPPA’s team of independent expert judges, along with family and child testers, select the most innovative and enduring products as NAPPA Gold and Honors winners in two annual competitions.The NAPPA seal symbolizes innovation, usefulness and high quality that parents trust.