The Opus Prize is a $1 million faith-based humanitarian award and two $100,000 awards given annually to recognize unsung heroes who, guided by faith and an entrepreneurial spirit, are conquering the world's most persistent social problems. From establishing an innovative public health program for the poor in Brazil, to addressing the overwhelming poverty of farm workers in central Florida and tackling youth illiteracy in India, Opus Prize winners have dedicated themselves to help transform the lives of others.
The 2011 Opus Prize recipients have been announced. This year's $1 million winner is Lyn Lusi, who provides medical services and counseling in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The two $100,000 winners are Father Gregory Boyle, S.J., who helps at risk and former gang members become productive community members in Los Angeles, and Sister Rita Pessoa, R.S.H.M. of Filadelphia, Brazil, who formed a cooperative to help a rural community earn an income after being ravaged by drought.
The Opus Prize is a $1 million faith-based humanitarian award and two $100,000 awards given annually to recognize unsung heroes who, guided by faith and an entrepreneurial spirit, are conquering the world's most persistent social problems. From es...
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