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Vancouver teen named Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year

Emma Thompson was recognized by OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Greater Vancouver Chamber after she used her skills in crochet to launch Fallen Leaf Lake Creations, and that business topped close to 300 other entrepreneurs at the Junior Market event in June

By Clark County Today · August 13, 2026
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Vancouver Teen Wins Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year
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Vancouver teen named Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year
Emma Turner, 16, accepts her prize after earning the 2026 Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year. Tim Clevenger, SVP/chief marketing officer at OnPoint Credit Union, left, and John McDonagh, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber presented her this check last week in Vancouver. (OnPoint Community Credit Union)

There were more than 170 booths, representing almost 300 businesses this year at the Greater Chamber of Vancouver’s Lemonade Day Junior Market in June.

Only one could become the top business owner, though.

After everything was recorded and tallied, Emma Turner, a 16-year-old from Vancouver, was recognized as the 2026 Southwest Washington Lemonade Day Entrepreneur of the Year.

Turner, owner of Fallen Leaf Lake Creations, was presented the award and other prizes by OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Greater Vancouver Chamber last week.

Turner turned her passion for crochet handmades into a successful business after learning about Lemonade Day and the Junior Market program.

She received a $100 cash reward, which was matched with a $100 investment from OnPoint Community Credit Union to support the continued growth of her business.

The presentation was made at the Waterfront branch of OnPoint Community Credit Union.

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