The David Prize , an initiative of the Walentas Family Foundation, on Tuesday awarded five individuals, including one Brooklyn man, $200,000 each to continue their efforts to improve the city.

The David Prize invests in individuals who are committed to a better city, whether culturally, economically, environmentally or otherwise. Recipients are granted $200,000 each, no strings attached. This year’s 2025 David Prize winners include: Brooklynite Barry Cooper, Colby Xzavier King, Jennifer M. Bright, Jhody Devon Polk and Rana Abdelhamid.

Winners are selected through a nearly year-long process, including written submissions, interviews, reference and expert checks and site visits. The David Prize collaborates with a team of advisors who range in sector and borough expertise, mirroring the d

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