The David Prize reveals NYC trailblazer recipients of $1 million grant
October 13, 2020
The Walentas Family Foundation on Tuesday announced the first winners of The David Prize, a new annual award granted to trailblazing, as-yet-unrecognized New Yorkers with progressive visions to improve New York City. Named in honor of celebrated Brooklyn placemaker David Walentas by his son Jed, the $1 million initiative grants five New Yorkers $200,000 each to scale their ambitious projects.