Gloria Walton Announced as a 2024 John P. McNulty Prize Winner

Gloria Walton, CEO & President of The Solutions Project has been selected as one of the 2024 John P. McNulty Prize winners. This prestigious award recognizes leaders tackling critical global issues, like climate justice and disaster recovery.

“This year’s winners recognize that communities are not passive actors, but fertile laboratories filled with people fighting for a better future for all. These leaders have walked boldly alongside communities facing some of our most urgent problems and elevated their ideas into action,” said Anne Welsh McNulty, McNulty Foundation President and Aspen Institute Trustee. “For communities who have been exploited, polluted, or ignored, these organizations are equipping them with the tools to realize a brighter future.” 

With her strong background in community organizing for economic and climate justice, Gloria Walton understands the needs of grassroots organizations on the frontlines of climate change. Under her leadership, The Solutions Project has secured funding and media support for over 300 organizations rooted in frontline communities solving the climate crisis.

“I’m incredibly honored to be selected as a 2024 John P. McNulty Prize winner! I’m grateful to stand with bold and courageous leaders who are tackling global challenges while centering communities at the forefront of solutions,” said Gloria Walton, President and CEO at The Solutions Project. “We are living in turbulent times, so the call for leadership is monumental. It’s no easy feat and I don’t take it lightly. What grounds me and keeps me resolute is knowing I’m part of a leader-FULL movement.”

“Gloria understands that we cannot address climate change without the ideas, creativity, and imagination of the communities that are, and who will be, most impacted,” Don Cheadle, Actor and Trustee of The Solutions Project.

Since 2008, the McNulty Prize has recognized more than 50 breakthrough leaders for their moral courage, bold vision, and deep, sustainable impact. Presented in partnership with the Aspen Institute, this award celebrates the exceptional leadership of their Fellows.

Read the full press release.

Watch the winners present their visions live at the Resnick Aspen Action Forum on July 23, 2024 at 6PM MT here.