Gan Jing World's global kindness awards — now in its fourth year.
2025–26 #BeKindBeCool Art Competition winner
2025–26 #BeKindBeCool Art Competition winners
Officials & partners are warmly invited to join us — and to recognize the movement with a proclamation or letter of support.
Choose kindness every day — in big or small ways — and share it with #BeKindBeCool. We'll amplify it into a global movement.
From the #BeKindBeCool community
See all on Gan Jing World →#BeKindBeCool is officially backed at the statehouse — and more states are joining.
Governors, superintendents, and education leaders: help bring #BeKindBeCool to your state.
A kinder internet helps young people feel safer, healthier, and more connected.
where schools build a culture of kindness
one kind act ripples out to friends of friends
proven to make kids happier and healthier
Sources: Gaffney et al. 2021 · Fowler & Christakis 2010 · Curry et al. 2018
From the U.S. and Canada to France, Indonesia, and Taiwan — whole schools have made kindness their project.
Waltham, MA · USAPre-K to Grade 8 students created essays and videos under a “kindness umbrella,” building an empathy-driven culture.
Upstate New York · USA9th graders shared what kindness means to them on video — building a kinder, more connected school.
CanadaYouth grew as leaders and entrepreneurs at a summer camp rooted in kindness and community.
Paris · FranceProfessors and students shared what kindness means to them — in many languages, on one campus.
Batam · Indonesia951 students and 32 teachers fused creativity and kindness, raising compassionate future leaders.
Pingtung · TaiwanAward-winning students lit up Taiwan with an energetic kindness dance, full of spirit and joy.
Top creators with a combined reach of 150M+ followers have joined the movement.
Every year, winners are celebrated on the Times Square billboard in New York City.
Third edition · "Choose Kindness" — winners from viral creators to student films. Celebrated at Times Square, July 2026.
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$1,000Second edition · "Share Kindness" — 26,000+ entries, 4,352 creators. Celebrated at Times Square, Mar 28, 2025.
Gold · $10,000
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School · $500
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HonorableInaugural edition — 10,000+ entries across six continents. First Times Square celebration, Mar 8, 2024.
Creativity · $10,000
Group · $5,000
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$500The grand-prize winners behind recent editions of the awards.
South Africa's faceless "Good Samaritan" (10M+ followers) — quiet acts of kindness that move millions.
Honoring the heroes who led the Hurricane Helene relief drive — with the original song "Born to Rise."
At 14, he created "Breaking Barriers" about David Vobora — a retired NFL linebacker and founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation.
Official proclamations, citations, and endorsements from elected officials and institutions.
“We have to help each other — you never know when you’ll be the one who needs that help.”
John QuiñonesABC News journalist & host
“At a time when there’s so much division, we need more kindness, love and thoughtfulness.”
James SkoufisNew York State Senator
“I’m grateful there’s finally wholesome, family-friendly content for our kids.”
Lester ChangNY State Assembly (R-Brooklyn)
“It paved the path through technology and innovation for a positive digital community.”
Devlin RobinsonState Senator
“Kindness and compassion go hand in hand. Go out and do something kind today.”
Dr. Kristine YoungPresident, SUNY Orange
“What the world needs is access to safe, clean, non-addictive social media.”
Kyle KemperCampaign manager & advocateHelp amplify a global, family-safe movement for kindness.
You're invited to the #BeKindBeCool 2025–26 Winners Celebration on July 30, 2026 in Times Square, New York City. RSVP to attend and celebrate the year's Kindness Stars with us.
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