Bronx Walk of Fame and Bronx Week: Recognizing Excellence
It's called the People's Choice Award, and is part of Bronx Week coming up.
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The excitement is building. PIX11's Monica Morales was asked to serve on the selection committee this year, a huge honor. From Fat Joe to Dr. Ruth, since 1997, more than 133 people have been recognized.
For the past three years, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson's office and the Bronx Tourism Council joined forces and started something called the People's Choice Award.
Every day, people in the Bronx who make a big impact in their communities get a chance to get recognized, too. This year, it was all about people in the media and the arts.
It's the first year launching a Bronx Walk of Fame app, people can download to their phone and learn more about all the inductees.
The Kreate Hub hosted the committee, a massive incubator for Bronx artists. It has four beautiful floors of local art and photography.
Each year, 4 to 5 celebrities or public figures are inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame. The Bronx Walk of Fame is a 23-block corridor along the Grand Concourse. It helps mark the beginning of Bronx Week, 53 years of tradition and celebration.
More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State
This year will be bigger and better than ever. The theme is Strive and Thrive in '25.
The people chosen for the prestigious award will be announced on May 6 at the Bronx Museum of Art and honored at the Bronx Ball on May 17. PIX11's Monica Morales is emceeing the historic event.
One of the grand Highlights of Bronx Week this year includes: the BX factor, which is a pitch competition, giving $10,000 to the winning local business. There will be 12 events over 13 days celebrating the best of the borough.
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