“Clean World ‘Kindness is Cool’ Awards Ceremony at Times Square on March 28th”

“Epoch Times News, March 19, 2025” – The second annual “Kindness Is Cool” video contest awards ceremony, hosted by the New York-based high-tech company “Clean World,” will be held on March 28 at Times Square in Manhattan, New York. Winners of the event, including content creators, students and teachers from schools, artists, and organizations, will be present to receive their awards. The event will also be attended by dignitaries, media, influencers, and sponsors, coming together to witness this historic moment and celebrate the power of kindness.

“Kindness Is Cool” (#KindnessIsCool) video awards is an online event promoting kindness and good deeds that has gained momentum globally in recent years. The submission period for the second edition of “Kindness Is Cool” ended on December 31, 2024, and the organizers received over 26,000 entries of acts of kindness from more than 50 countries worldwide, including videos, short films, articles, posts, and photos.

Currently, these acts of kindness have been shared across 150 countries, with over 10 million views on Clean World’s platforms and over a billion impressions.

The winners of the competition were announced on March 15, and the awards ceremony will take place on March 28 at Times Square, known as the “Crossroads of the World.” Attendees can watch the winning videos played on the Nasdaq billboard at the venue. The “Kindness Is Cool” competition organized by Clean World has not only spread widely across schools of all sizes worldwide but has also garnered praise from dignitaries and celebrities from various countries.

Hon. Judy A. Sgro, Member of the Canadian Privy Council and Parliament, commended Clean World for its global efforts in promoting kindness through the second edition of the #KindnessIsCool video awards and congratulated the success of the upcoming Kindness Is Cool awards ceremony in New York on March 28, 2025.

“I want to personally commend Clean World for creating a safe, respectful, and uplifting online space. Through your efforts and the significant success of activities like the #KindnessIsCool video awards, Clean World is helping more people in society, especially young people, to establish meaningful connections with others in a positive and supportive environment,” said Hon. Sgro.

Representative Karl A. Brabenec of the 98th District of New York State recognized Clean World for its outstanding contribution to promoting kindness through the global Kindness Is Cool video contest.

“Kindness is a core value that can bring communities together, inspire positive change, and unite people from different cultures and regions,” said Representative Brabenec.

Dr. Nora Mercado and Dr. M. Analía Herrera from the “Culture and Education Committee” of San Diego Del Estrecho Province announced Clean World as a project of “provincial, educational, cultural, and social significance,” hoping to expand Clean World’s impact within the community to benefit people of all age groups.

Renowned ABC TV host John Quinones stated, “Kindness really is cool! We all need to help each other because you never know when you may be the one in need of help!”

Tom Harris, Chairman of the Times Square Alliance, sent congratulations to Clean World, praising the event. Harris stated, “The #KindnessIsCool competition by Clean World has sparked over 26,000 acts of kindness from more than 50 countries, enriching the lives of schools, communities, and millions of online users. I sincerely invite everyone to participate in this grand event and urge everyone to champion kindness and lead a culture of care.”

Additionally, 50 super influencers/creators with a combined fan base of over 1.69 billion have joined Clean World as “Kindness Ambassadors,” spreading videos promoting kindness and positivity across various social media platforms, making Kindness Is Cool reach new heights.

At this year’s award ceremony, Clean World will showcase this information at Times Square both online and offline, allowing the goodwill of all to spread worldwide.

The impact of #KindnessIsCool has been profound, inspiring campuses worldwide. Thousands of schools globally, from the United States and Canada to Taiwan, Indonesia, and Vietnam, have been spreading the message of #KindnessIsCool. Advocating kindness and empathy is the best solution to address bullying in schools.

Principals, teachers, and education officials worldwide have praised Clean World’s “Kindness Is Cool” initiative and actively integrated it into curriculums and school-wide activities. Some schools have even organized various plays and short film creation events in support of the campaign. A school principal expressed, “The influence of kindness on children is immeasurable!”

Clean World emphasizes that “Kindness Is Cool” is not just a simple contest but a call to action, inspiring participants to showcase acts of kindness through video documentation, no matter how small. The organizers welcome the public to join them on March 28 at Times Square. Let’s all loudly tell the world: Kindness is truly cool! #KindnessIsCool.