
Past Winners

Shreyanshi is the Co-Founder and Operations Director of the BOLT Safety Society, a Canadian non-profit preventing and responding to sexual violence, domestic abuse, and harassment.
She is a dedicated student who combines her academic endeavors with a passion for social justice to create safer and equitable communities.
Shreyanshi Dasharathsinh Vala
2025

Klara Nevrtalova is a student from British Columbia dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. As founder and president of her school’s Mental Health Awareness Club, she leads initiatives that raise awareness, provide resources, and support organizations such as the National Eating Disorder Information Centre.
She also serves as president of the Students4Students Club, leading projects that provide healthcare and education for children in Zimbabwe.
Klara Nevrtalova
2025

Thivya Jeyapalan is a student from Ontario who is passionate about music and increasing accessibility in education.
She was the 2024-2025 Co-President of FBL Canada and will be studying business next year at the University of Pennsylvania.
Thivya created a project called The Key of Sight which focuses on helping visually impaired musicians learn curriculum independently.
Thivya Jeyapalan
2025
Eric Zou
2024
Hello! My name is Eric Zou, a graduating student from Markville Secondary School in Ontario.
My lifelong goal is to help others solve problems, empower others to become independently successful, and bring value to my community through entrepreneurship.
In my spare time, I like to listen and compose music, network with others, and read; so, reach out to me if you want to connect with me!
