Colorado becomes the fifth state whose governor has recognized the global kindness movement, which has inspired more than 34,000 acts of kindness across 200+ countries and regions.
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Gan Jing World (GJW), an independent, family-safe video streaming and content sharing platform, announced that Colorado Governor Jared Polis has issued a letter congratulating the #BeKindBeCool Global Video Awards, praising the initiative for encouraging people to capture everyday acts of kindness on video.
Writing from the Office of the Governor, Polis extended his "sincere congratulations on the #BeKindBeCool Global Video Awards," noting that the initiative invites participants to capture acts of kindness — "big or small" — in short video form.
The Governor also thanked Gan Jing World for using its platform "to emphasize to your audience the importance of making a positive social impact," adding that he trusts this year's awardees "will inspire others to spread kindness in their own lives."
A Growing Roster of State Leaders
Governor Polis joins a widening circle of governors who have recognized the movement:
- New Jersey — Governor Mikie Sherrill commended the initiative.
- Massachusetts — Governor Maura Healey, with Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, recognized the movement.
- Tennessee — Governor Bill Lee sent a letter of commendation to the winners, writing that even small acts of kindness "can encourage hope, strengthen relationships, and inspire others to lead with compassion and respect."
- Vermont — Governor Phil Scott proclaimed a statewide "#BeKindBeCool Day."
- Colorado — Governor Jared Polis congratulated the Global Video Awards.
In New York, both chambers of the State Legislature have honored the movement, including State Senators James Skoufis and Jamaal T. Bailey, and Assemblymembers Karl A. Brabenec and Paula Kay. Recognition now spans the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Indonesia.
From Schools to Times Square
Now in its fourth year, #BeKindBeCool has grown from a single hashtag into a worldwide movement built on one idea: choose kindness, every day. Since 2023, it has gathered more than 34,000 acts of kindness from creators, students, and everyday people in over 50 countries, presented in 11 languages, reaching audiences in 200+ countries and regions and generating over a billion impressions.
Schools, families, community organizations, and content creators worldwide have embraced the campaign to counter bullying and encourage positive online engagement. On July 30, 2026, this year's winning videos and artwork were celebrated on a billboard in New York City's Times Square.
Entries for the 2026–27 #BeKindBeCool Kindness Awards are now open, with $10,000 in total prizes, a spot on the Times Square billboard, and two tracks — the Open Awards for creators and the global community, and the School Edition for students ages 6–18. Entry is free at ganjingworld.com/bekindbecool.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Congratulatory letter from Colorado Governor Jared Polis, dated May 28, 2026
- Five governors have now recognized the movement
- 34,000+ acts of kindness inspired
- 200+ countries and regions participating
- Over a billion impressions
- Winners celebrated on a Times Square billboard in New York City
About Gan Jing World
Gan Jing World is a video streaming and content sharing platform guided by its mission, "Technology for Humanity" — promoting kindness, respect, trust, and moral values. We prioritize meaningful, non-addictive, family-safe content while protecting user privacy.
About #BeKindBeCool
#BeKindBeCool is Gan Jing World's global kindness movement and awards program, built on one idea: choose kindness, every day. It invites people worldwide to share original videos and artwork celebrating kindness — with winning work featured each year on a billboard in New York City's Times Square.
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