Rula Hanania and Smile Promotions Honored with City of Bloomington Bravo Award

At Smile Promotions, we believe promotional products are more than items with a logo. When chosen thoughtfully, they can support an experience, bring people together, and create a lasting connection between an organization and its community.

That belief was recently reflected in a special way when our president, Rula Hanania, and Smile Promotions were recognized by the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation with the Bravo Award. The Bravo Award is a monthly volunteer recognition presented by the City of Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners to outstanding volunteers and community partners.

Six Years of Supporting Bloomington’s Performing Arts Series

Smile Promotions was selected for the award in recognition of its continued support of the City’s Performing Arts Series. For more than six years, Smile Promotions has donated the custom fans distributed to attendees at the summer concerts. The fans have become a regular part of the concert experience, helping attendees stay comfortable while adding a branded touch to the event. Each year, the custom fan features the Performing Arts Series schedule, sponsor recognition, and colorful artwork designed to support the full concert experience.

Custom concert fans created for the City of Bloomington Performing Arts Series, donated by Smile Promotions and distributed to attendees throughout the summer concert season.

According to the City’s staff report, the fans have become lasting keepsakes for many concertgoers, with the City noting that “some even bring six years’ worth of fans with them to our concerts.”

That kind of continued use is exactly what makes thoughtful promotional products so valuable — they become part of the experience.

A Partnership Rooted in Community

For Smile Promotions, this award is especially meaningful because community partnership has always been part of who we are. As a family-owned business with deep Bloomington roots, we understand the value of supporting local programs, strengthening relationships, and contributing to experiences that make an impact.

“We are honored to be recognized by the City of Bloomington and grateful for the opportunity to support the Performing Arts Series,” said Rula Hanania, President of Smile Promotions. “Bloomington has always been an important part of our story, and we are proud to contribute to events that bring the community together.”

Smile Promotions thanks the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Board of Park Commissioners for this recognition. The company looks forward to continuing its support of local organizations, events, and community programs.