Community leader

David organizes and hosts an annual art exhibition to which he invites his peers and thus provides them with exposure and opportunities for revenue. He conducts seminars for aspiring journalists and photographers, and teaches photography at Broward College. David also mentors a number of developing South Florida photographer entrepreneurs.

AWARDS

Photo Journalist of the year by BOMA

Recognized as one of South Florida’s 100 Most Accomplished Caribbean Americans by ICABA.

Recognized by the City of Sunrise for contribution to the city through art

Recognized by the City of Lauderhill for contribution to the city through art

Awarded for community service to artist community (Little Haiti, Miami)

Honored by Touch of Compassion Outreach Mentoring Fellowship Committee of South Florida for community service (Men of Valor Community Achievers – Community Service Award)

Honored by Jamaican Government through the Consul General of Jamaica in Miami for contribution to the 50th Anniversary of Independence 

Volunteer Efforts 

Island SPACE - Board Chair

Heart Gallery of Broward – Board Position

Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce – Board Position

Sister Cities International – Board Position

City of Sunrise - Volunteer Board Positions included - Leisure Services Advisory Board; Cultural Advisory Board and the Consumer Advisory Board

Guardian Ad Litem in Broward County 

Urban League of Broward County - Annual Sponsor

City of Sunrise (as a Youth Coach and on numerous advisory boards) - Volunteer

Cultural Arts Division’s Arts Teacher of the Year Awards - Volunteer

Salvation Army (Help-Portraits for the homeless) - Volunteer

Miami Heart Gallery (Portraits of Miami’s Foster Care Children for the Children’s Trust)

Jamaica Diaspora Movement - Volunteer

1310 Gallery Committee - Volunteer Member and formerly Volunteer Leader