Awards

A wooden deck at Leen's Lodge in Maine, overlooking lake, with two chairs and a flowerbox on the railing.
A wooden deck at Leen's Lodge in Maine, overlooking lake, with two chairs and a flowerbox on the railing.

Awards and Recognitions

David Kotok and Three Others Receive Climate Adaptation Center’s 2025 Climate Champion Awards

The 2025 Climate Champions Awards bestowed the coveted Beacon Award upon individuals who have made sustained contributions to climate adaptation in our region, recognizing their pivotal role in addressing the urgent environmental challenges specific to adapting to our warming climate.

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CDC Foundation’s story, June 10, 2024: “David Kotok: Champion of Public Health through Philanthropy and Ethical Leadership”

by Marc Goedemans, contributing writer for the CDC Foundation

The following was published on CDC Foundation’s website. For the complete story, click the button below.

“Throughout his career, which has included time in the United States military, as the founder of an investment management firm, as an author and as a philanthropist supporting the CDC Foundation, David Kotok has recognized and supported the advancement of urgent public health initiatives and ethical service.”

Read more on CDC Foundation’s Site
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Camp Kotok 2019 – Dr. Judy Monroe from the CDC Foundation discusses her role, Zika, Ebola, viruses and viral outbreaks with David Kotok.
A graph showing the hype cycle for an ipo.
Camp Kotok 2021 – David R. Kotok and Pierce Nelson convene during a lunch break at Camp Kotok to discuss the CDC Foundation and its unique 501(c)(3) non-profit status and mission.
Monroe – Kotok Interview
Kotok – Nelson Discussion

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