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! Learn more here. 

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!  Learn more here.

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! Learn more here. 

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! Learn more here. 

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

Additionally, Ayona was honored with the Jennifer Campbell Scholarship for all her work!

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Ayona Jaswal Won the Regional Award for Her Social Innovation The Kindness and Smile Zone!

Ayona Jaswal Received the Community Kindness Awards from Kind Works (2026). 

Thank you for your support!

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The Kindness and Smile Zone Has Been Nominated for She & Success Business Awards!

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Ayona Jaswal shared her Health Journey as a Guest Speaker at the Dance Marathon for the Children's Health Foundation, June 2026!

Ayona Jaswal Has Been Nominated for the Kindness by A Young Changemaker Award! 

Thank you to the Kindness Circle Community! Learn more here! 

Ayona Jaswal Was Made the Shining Star for March 2026 by Project Give Back

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Ayona was made the Changemaker of the Week by Parayma!

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