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Past Events Highlights

KSWC 2024

Our 2024 Kids Story Writing Competition was a wonderful celebration of creativity and young talent. With 20+ student writers participating, the event highlighted imagination, originality, and powerful storytelling from elementary students across the community.

Congratulations to our 2024 winners:

🥇 First Place: Aadya Gupta, author of “Snakes” from Tambark Creek Elementary School, Bothell, WA

🥈 Second Place: Avyan Jain, author of “Saviors of Utraluna” from Lakeview Elementary School, Kirkland, WA

🥉 Third Place: Suyash Shimpi, author of “Saving Nature” from Redmond Elementary School, Redmond, WA

Thank you to our dedicated judges and to every student who participated and shared their voice

CBF 2024

Our very first Children’s Business Fair in 2024 was an amazing kickoff for Spreading Smiles! Held at Redmond Downtown Park, the event featured over 55 booths run by 150+ young entrepreneurs and welcomed more than 200 customers from the community. We were honored to have Osman Salahuddin, City Councilmember and community leader, join us as our chief guest.

The marketplace was buzzing with creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit. Congratulations to our 2024 winners:
🥇 Most Original Business Idea: Bee Brother Beeswax Candles – unique and creative beeswax candles!
🥈 Best Presentation / Creativity: Palette and Helium Creations – engaging and stunning presentation!
🥉 Highest Business Potential: Owen Fourney Studios / Curious Fidgets – a customer favorite!

2024 set an inspiring foundation, and we can’t wait to grow even bigger and more exciting in the years ahead!

School Supply Drive

Our 2024 Back to School Supply Drive was a heartwarming success, thanks to the generosity and support of our community. With over 50 school supply items donated and more than $100 raised, we were able to provide essential materials for 20+ students, giving them the tools they needed to start the school year prepared and confident.

This drive was more than just collecting supplies — it was about empowering students to feel ready to learn, supporting their education, and showing them that their community cares. From backpacks and notebooks to pencils, markers, and other essentials, every contribution made a meaningful difference.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, and spread the word. Your support helped make this initiative possible and ensured that local students had a strong start to their school year.

CBF 2025

The 2025 Children’s Business Fair was an incredible celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship, and community. With 60+ booths, 200+ young entrepreneurs, and support from 5+ student volunteers, the fair welcomed over 300 customers who came to see the amazing ideas our youth brought to life.

We were honored to have Mr. Brandon Kindle, co-founder of Brugge Chocolates, join us as our Chief Guest. His journey of turning passion into a thriving business inspired every young entrepreneur in attendance. One message that stayed with us all:

"Don't be afraid of the word no. But in the end, as long as you follow your heart, you follow your dreams, and you are really good at what you do, you are unlimited."

Congratulations to our 2025 award winners:

🏆 Best Booth Branding – Reina Midorikawa, Mochi Frog
🏆 Most Original Idea – Scarlett Hernandez, Soft Spark Studio
🏆 Most Business Potential – Harrison Tun and Sophia Tun, Soaptastic & Coral Arts and Knitting

A huge thank you to our sponsors – Acton Children’s Business Fair, Stemtree of Redmond, and Spreading Smiles – for supporting this next generation of changemakers.