Peter LoCascio, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, was a dynamic serial entrepreneur, starting six distinctive companies. His ventures ranged from plastics to Italian cookware, and served as the inspiration for entrepreneurs from inside and outside his family, including his son, Robert LoCascio, the founder of LivePerson, Inc. and the Dream Big Foundation.

The Peter LoCascio Entrepreneurship Award honor’s Peter’s legacy and will be awarded annually to a Brownsville, Brooklyn entrepreneur who possesses a keen entrepreneurial spirit and a strong commitment to their community.

Candidates for the award will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Business must be based in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
• Business must be in operation for at least 1 year.
• Businesses must have a positive social impact on the Brownsville community