Awards & Accomplishments

At The Kindness and Smile Zone, we are deeply honored and humbled to see our mission recognized on local, national, and international stages! Founder Ayona Jaswal and our youth-led initiative have been celebrated with prestigious awards, including the Ingenious+ Regional Award, the BMO Young Adult of the Year Award, the Kind Works Community Award, the J. Allyn Taylor Community Service Award and more. These honors reflect the dedication of Ayona Jaswal, our incredible volunteer team, and the community supporting us every step of the way. Explore our awards and milestones below, and join us as we continue growing!

The Kindness and Smile Zone Received a Letter of Congratulations from Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford!

We are truly grateful to receive an official Letter of Congratulations from Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford, celebrating our founder, Ayona Jaswal, and The Kindness and Smile Zone's first anniversary. Thank you, Premier Doug Ford, for your time and encouragement as we continue to make a positive impact!

In his letter, Premier Ford shared: "Know that you’re contributing to a more compassionate province and helping shape a future where service, leadership and hope flourish because of people like you."

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Ayona Jaswal Shared Her Story of The Kindness and Smile Zone with Scholastic Canada!

We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful to collaborate with Scholastic Canada! Our founder, Ayona Jaswal had the amazing opportunity to have our work and mission of The Kindness and Smile Zone featured in a specially designed educational assessment piece, for teachers to use for Grade 6 Students in Canada.

A huge thank you to the entire Scholastic Canada team for this wonderful opportunity and for trusting Ayona as a young changemaker to help inspire and engage students across the country. We are so proud to partner with organizations that value community and connection, and we look forward to spreading even more joy together in the future.

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Ayona Jaswal's Work with The Kindness and Smile Zone was Recognized by London Ontario's Mayor, Josh Morgan!

We are deeply honored to receive an official Letter of Recognition from London’s Mayor, Josh Morgan, celebrating our founder, Ayona Jaswal, and our work in the community. Thank you, Mayor Morgan, for your support and encouragement as we continue to make a positive impact!

In his letter, Mayor Morgan highlighted: "To all involved with The Kindness and Smile Zone: your compassion, initiative, and service are strengthening our community and reaching far beyond it."

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Ayona Jaswal & The Kindness and Smile Zone's Work was Recognized by Honorable MP, Andrew Lawton!

We are honored to share that The Kindness and Smile Zone has received an official Letter of Support and Recognition from Andrew Lawton, MP for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South. A heartfelt thank you to MP Lawton and his office team for recognizing our initiative and supporting our community efforts!

In his letter, MP Lawton shared: "The Kindness and Smile Zone exemplifies the positive impact that young people can have when they commit themselves to serving others."

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Ayona Jaswal & The Kindness and Smile Zone's Work was Recognized by Honorable MP, Arielle Kayabaga!

We are grateful to receive an official Letter of Recognition from the Member of Parliament, Arielle Kayabaga, celebrating our organization and our work for the community. Thank you, MP Kayabaga and her office team, for your support and time as we continue to make a positive impact!

In her letter, MP Kayabaga shared: "You are proof that young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow, but changemakers today."

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Ayona Jaswal & The Kindness and Smile Zone's Work was Recognized by Honorable MPP, Terence Kernaghan!

We are deeply honored to receive an official Certificate of Recognition from Member of Provincial Parliament Terence Kernaghan, celebrating The Kindness and Smile Zone and our ongoing commitment to community impact. A heartfelt thank you to MPP Kernaghan, and their team for their continued support and encouragement of our work.

In his certificate, MPP Kernaghan shared: "Your exceptional efforts have provided comfort, encouragement, and moments of joy to children and families in our community and beyond."

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Ayona Jaswal & The Kindness and Smile Zone's Work was Recognized by Honorable MP, Kurt Holman!

We are deeply honored to receive an official Letter of Recognition from Member of Parliament Kurt Holman, celebrating The Kindness and Smile Zone and our ongoing commitment to community impact. A heartfelt thank you to MP Holman and his team for their continued support and encouragement of our work.

In his letter, MP Holman shared: ""Your commitment to service demonstrates the positive difference that young people can make in their communities and beyond…. Our future is in good hands with youth leaders like you."

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Ayona Jaswal became the Young Adult of the Year for 2026!

To view Ayona's winning announcement, check out the video from 1:47:56 to 1:57:00.

Additionally, Ayona was honored with the Jennifer Campbell Scholarship for all her work and the Young Adult of the Year trophy!

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Ayona Jaswal Won the J. Allyn Taylor Community Service Award with a $500 Donation Going to the Children's Health Foundation, right where her health journey begun!