Moose Tracks of Glory

We've Been Messy. We've Been Mighty.

From glitter wars to community love, here’s where the accolades stick

Award Timeline A Moose-sical Journey

🥉 Bronze Winner — Best of Cochrane 2023

Awarded by the Cochrane Eagle
Won after being open just three months, thanks to overwhelming community support and a whole lot of paint-covered joy.

🥈 Silver Winner — Best of Cochrane 2024

Awarded by the Cochrane Eagle
Recognized for creating a welcoming space where creativity, confidence, and community could grow side by side.

🥈 Silver Winner — Best of Cochrane 2025

Awarded by the Cochrane Eagle
Honoured once again for continuing to show up, evolve, and champion creative play for kids and families.

🏆 2025 Winner — Innovation Award

Awarded by the Cochrane Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Cochrane
Celebrating The Messy Moose for reimagining what a children’s art studio can be. From process-based art and inclusive programming to community-centered experiences, this award recognizes our commitment to doing things differently, thoughtfully, and with heart.

🏆 2025 Cochrane Community Choice — Tiny Tornado of Creativity

Voted by parents and caregivers who saw first-hand what happens when kids are trusted to explore, experiment, and make glorious messes.

🎨 Kid-Approved Certificate of Sticky Fingers

Hand-drawn, joy-splattered, and enthusiastically awarded by our littlest artists.
No judges. No ballots. Just pride.

Stories Behind the Splat

Why the Innovation Award Means So Much to Us

This award holds a special place in our hearts because innovation has always been at the core of The Messy Moose. We didn’t set out to copy a model. We built something rooted in trust, creativity, and the belief that kids thrive when they’re given freedom, not templates.

Being recognized for innovation tells us that our community sees the intention behind what we do: creating a space where art is about exploration, confidence, and connection. It’s a reminder that choosing the less obvious path can still lead somewhere meaningful.

How We Won the Bronze in 2023

When The Messy Moose opened its doors, we had no idea what the response would be. Three months later, our community showed up in a big way, voting us a Bronze win in the Cochrane Eagle’s Best of Cochrane. It felt unreal. It felt earned. And it reminded us that there was real hunger for a space where kids could create freely and families could feel at home.

How We Kept the Silver Streak Going

The Silver wins in 2024 and 2025 weren’t about novelty. They were about consistency. Showing up. Holding space for creativity. Listening to families. Growing programs thoughtfully. These awards reflect the trust our community continues to place in us, and we don’t take that lightly.