Bonnie Zacherle made her first appearance at a Brony convention on June 6, 2014, at Big Apple Ponycon (now PonyconNYC). She was warmly welcomed with a standing ovation and cheers from the attendees, marking a significant moment in her connection with the My Little Pony fandom.

Bonnie Zacherle was celebrated as the Special Guest of Honor at The 10th Annual My Little Pony Fair, where she was further honored as the premier inductee entered into the newly organized My Little Pony Hall of Fame. The event took place July 6–7, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the franchise's creation.

Bonnie D. Zacherle, the American illustrator, designer, and entrepreneur best known as the original creator of the My Little Pony toy line, was born in Norwood, Massachusetts. This date marks the beginning of the life of a person whose creative work would significantly impact the toy industry.