In July 2013, Ava was awarded the title of "Miss BC 2013/14".
Ava is an active volunteer in her community and is the founder and director of a non-profit called Innocence Lost Foundation with her partner Keita Fazineh.
Volunteered for the "Save BC Film" movement and appeared in a PSA.
Ava won Best Actress in 2013 at the POV Film Festival for "A Day with Sofia".